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Reason

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈriːzn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈriːzn/"]/

Meaning of Reason

a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done

In simple words: An explanation or cause for something.

Reason in a sentence

• The reason I am late is because of traffic.
• She has a good reason for wanting to change jobs.
• Can you tell me the reason behind your decision?
• His reason for study is to gain knowledge.
• The main reason for the event was to raise funds.

How to use Reason

Used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal writing, it often appears in discussions and academic papers. In conversational settings, it's common to ask for someone's reason behind their choices.

Grammar pattern

reason + for + object

Memory hint

Think of 'reason' as 'real soon' — the reason for something is often revealed soon.

Related words

Collocations with Reason

• cogent
• good
• sound
• be aware of
• see
• have
• by reason of
• for a/​the reason
• for reason of
• all the more reason
• all sorts of reasons
• every reason
• cogent
• good
• sound
• be aware of
• see
• have
• by reason of
• for a/​the reason
• for reason of
• all the more reason
• all sorts of reasons
• every reason
• human
• lose
• be open to
• listen to
• beyond reason
• within reason
• an appeal to reason
• faculty of reason
• sense of reason
• human
• lose
• be open to
• listen to
• beyond reason
• within reason
• an appeal to reason
• faculty of reason
• sense of reason

Synonyms for Reason

• cause
• explanation
• justification
• ground
• motive

Opposites of Reason

• cause
• consequence

Common mistakes with Reason

• Confused with 'rationale' — 'reason' is broader.
• Using 'reason' without 'for' — remember to include it when explaining cause.
• Mispronouncing as 'ree-zen' instead of 'ree-zon'.

Frequently asked questions about Reason

What does Reason mean?

An explanation or cause for something.

What is the definition of Reason?

a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done

How do you use Reason in a sentence?

The reason I am late is because of traffic.

Can you give another example of Reason?

She has a good reason for wanting to change jobs.

What are synonyms for Reason?

Common alternatives include cause, explanation, justification, ground, motive.

What is the opposite of Reason?

Opposite meanings include cause, consequence.

What words go with Reason?

It commonly pairs with cogent, good, sound, be aware of, see, have, by reason of, for a/​the reason, for reason of, all the more reason, all sorts of reasons, every reason, cogent, good, sound, be aware of, see, have, by reason of, for a/​the reason, for reason of, all the more reason, all sorts of reasons, every reason, human, lose, be open to, listen to, beyond reason, within reason, an appeal to reason, faculty of reason, sense of reason, human, lose, be open to, listen to, beyond reason, within reason, an appeal to reason, faculty of reason, sense of reason.

What are common mistakes when using Reason?

Confused with 'rationale' — 'reason' is broader. Using 'reason' without 'for' — remember to include it when explaining cause. Mispronouncing as 'ree-zen' instead of 'ree-zon'.

How do you pronounce Reason?

US: /["/ˈriːzn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈriːzn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Reason?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal writing, it often appears in discussions and academic papers. In conversational settings, it's common to ask for someone's reason behind their choices.

What CEFR level is Reason?

"Reason" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.