# because of

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/because-of
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

You use this to give the reason for something. It connects a result to its cause.

## Examples

- We stayed home because of the rain.
- The flight was delayed for two hours because of a sudden storm at the airport.
- The company struggled to maintain its market share because of the rapid emergence of innovative competitors and shifting consumer preferences.

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