Cool MateMeaning of Cause
In simple words: The reason something happens.
Cause in a sentence
- The cause of the accident was a flat tire.
- They started a charity to support the cause of poverty relief.
- Her illness was caused by a virus.
- He spoke passionately about the cause of climate change.
How to use Cause
Use 'cause' in standard writing and conversation. In formal contexts, you might use 'cause' less frequently, opting for 'cause' instead. Avoid using it in very casual or children's language.
Grammar pattern
cause + object
Memory hint
Think of 'cause' as the 'cause' of a chain reaction — it starts something!
Related words
Collocations with Cause
- real
- root
- true
- determine
- discover
- find
- be
- lie in something
- remain
- cause of
- cause and effect
- the cause of death
- due to natural causes
- good
- great
- real
- have
- find
- give (somebody)
- cause for
- cause for concern
- with good cause
- without good cause
- deserving
- good
- just
- advance
- champion
- embrace
- for the cause of
- in the cause of
- in a/the cause
- (all) for a good cause
- (all) in a good cause
Common mistakes with Cause
- Confusing 'cause' with 'because' in sentences.
- Using 'caused' incorrectly when the present form 'cause' is needed.
- Incorrectly using 'cause' as a noun instead of a verb.
Cause appears in
Cause in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سبب
السبب وراء حدوث شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কারণ
কোনো কিছু ঘটার কারণ।
- GermanDeutsch
Ursache, Grund, Anliegen
Der Grund, warum etwas passiert.
- SpanishEspañol
Causa
La razón por la que algo sucede.
- Persianفارسی
علت
دلیلی که باعث وقوع چیزی میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Cause
La raison pour laquelle quelque chose se produit.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कारण
किसी चीज़ के होने का कारण।
- ItalianItaliano
Causa
Il motivo per cui qualcosa accade.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Causa
A razão pela qual algo acontece.
- RussianРусский
Причина
Причина, по которой что-то происходит.
- Urduاردو
وجہ، سبب
وہ وجہ جس کی وجہ سے کچھ ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
原因
某事发生的理由。
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Frequently asked questions about Cause
What does Cause mean?
The reason something happens.
What is the definition of Cause?
the person or thing that makes something happen
How do you use Cause in a sentence?
The cause of the accident was a flat tire.
Can you give another example of Cause?
They started a charity to support the cause of poverty relief.
What are synonyms for Cause?
Common alternatives include reason, factor, motive, source, stimulus.
What is the opposite of Cause?
Opposite meanings include effect, result.
What words go with Cause?
It commonly pairs with real, root, true, determine, discover, find, be, lie in something, remain, cause of, cause and effect, the cause of death, due to natural causes, good, great, real, have, find, give (somebody), cause for, cause for concern, with good cause, without good cause, deserving, good, just, advance, champion, embrace, for the cause of, in the cause of, in a/the cause, (all) for a good cause, (all) in a good cause.
What are common mistakes when using Cause?
Confusing 'cause' with 'because' in sentences. Using 'caused' incorrectly when the present form 'cause' is needed. Incorrectly using 'cause' as a noun instead of a verb.
How do you pronounce Cause?
US: /["/kɔːz/"]/, UK: /["/kɔːz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cause?
Use 'cause' in standard writing and conversation. In formal contexts, you might use 'cause' less frequently, opting for 'cause' instead. Avoid using it in very casual or children's language.
What CEFR level is Cause?
"Cause" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.