cause
word
/ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/
KAHZ or KAWZ
/kˈɔːz/
KAWZ
Definition
A reason or motive for an action or event; something that makes something happen. It can also refer to an aim or principle someone supports.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 'cause of the accident' and 'charity cause.' Avoid confusing with 'because' (a conjunction). 'Cause' as a noun can mean a principle or campaign someone supports.
Spanish: causa - provocarPortuguese (BR): causa - causarPortuguese (PT): causa - causarChinese (Simplified): 原因 - 引起Chinese (Traditional): 原因 - 引起Hindi: कारण - कारण बननाArabic: سبب - يسببBengali: কারণ - উদ্দেশ্য (সমর্থনযোগ্য)Russian: причина - дело (идея или кампания)Japanese: 原因 - 大義（支援する活動や主義）Vietnamese: nguyên nhân - lý tưởng (mục tiêu, phong trào ủng hộ)Korean: 원인 - 대의(목적, 주의)Turkish: sebep - dava (amaç, savunulan görüş)Urdu: سبب - مقصد (جسے حمایت کی جائے)Indonesian: penyebab - sebab - tujuan (yang didukung)
Example Sentences
The heavy rain was the cause of the flood.
basic
Smoking can cause serious health problems.
basic
She supports a good cause to help children.
basic
What caused the power outage last night?
natural
He made it clear that protecting the environment is a worthy cause.
natural
I think the noise outside caused her to lose focus.
natural