Idiom
because of
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.”
Examples
simple
“We stayed home because of the rain.”
contextual
“The flight was delayed for two hours because of a sudden storm at the airport.”
complex
“The company struggled to maintain its market share because of the rapid emergence of innovative competitors and shifting consumer preferences.”
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
- Updated