As vs. Because — What's the Difference?
Difference Between As and Because
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As
Used in comparisons to refer to the extent or degree of something
Go as fast as you can
It tasted like grape juice but not as sweet
Because
For the reason that; since.
As
Used to indicate that something happens during the time when something else is taking place
Frank watched him as he ambled through the crowd
As she grew older, she kept more to herself
Because
(archaic) For the reason that.
As
Used to indicate by comparison the way that something happens or is done
They can do as they wish
She kissed him goodbye, as usual
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Because
On account of, for sake of.
My life is ruined because of you!
As
Because; since
I must stop now as I have to go out
Because
(by ellipsis) Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so".
As
Even though
Try as he might, he failed to pull it off
Sweet as he is, he doesn't pay his bills
Because
By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
I hid myself because I was afraid.
As
Used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has
She got a job as a cook
It came as a shock
Because
As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.
It must be broken, because I pressed the button and nothing happened.
I don't think he is a nice person, because he yells at people for no reason.
As
During the time of being (the thing specified)
He had often been ill as a child
Because
(obsolete) So that, in order that.
As
An ancient Roman copper coin.
Because
On account of, because of.
He rejected me because revenge, I guess.
It doesn't work because reasons.
As
To the same extent or degree; equally
The child sang as sweetly as a nightingale.
Because
By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
As
For instance
Large mammals, as the bear or lion.
Because
In order that; that.
And the multitude rebuked them because they should hold their peace.
Because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
As
When taken into consideration in a specified relation or form
This definition as distinguished from the second one.
As
To the same degree or quantity that. Often used as a correlative after so or as
You are as sweet as sugar. The situation is not so bad as you suggest.
As
In the same manner or way that
Think as I think.
As
At the same time that; while
Slipped on the ice as I ran home.
As
For the reason that; because
Went to bed early, as I was exhausted.
As
With the result that
He was so foolish as to lie.
As
Though
Great as the author was, he proved a bad model. Ridiculous as it seems, the tale is true.
As
In accordance with which or with the way in which
The hotel is quite comfortable as such establishments go. The sun is hot, as everyone knows.
As
(Informal) That
I don't know as I can answer your question.
As
In the role, capacity, or function of
Acting as a mediator.
As
In a manner similar to; the same as
On this issue they thought as one.
As
An ancient Roman coin of copper or copper alloy.
As
An ancient Roman unit of weight equal to about one troy pound.
As
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
You’re not as tall as I am.
It's not as well made, but it's twice as expensive.
As
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
As
(dated) For example; for instance. such as.}}
As
; very much; extremely
Sweet as
As
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
Do as I say!
I'm under a lot of pressure, as you know.
As you wish, my lord!
The kidnappers released him as agreed.
As
So or as to introduce a comparison.}}
She's twice as strong as I was two years ago.
It's not so complicated as I expected.
As
With the result that it is.
As
Though.
As
At the time that; during the time when:
As
At the same instant or moment that: when.
As I came in, she fled.
As
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
He sleeps as the rain falls.
As
Varying through time in the same proportion that.
As my fear grew, so did my legs become heavy.
As she grew older, she grew wiser.
As
Being that, considering that, because, since.
As it’s too late, I quit.
As
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if.
As
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
As
That, which, who. See usage notes.
He had the same problem as she did getting the lock open.
As
Than.
As
In the role of.
What is your opinion as a parent?
He was never seen as the boss, but rather as a friend.
As
By way of
I bought you a new toy as a special treat.
As
(unit of weight) A libra.
As
Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
As
(rare) a's.
As
Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner; like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree in which or to which; equally; no less than; as, ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you sow; do as you are bidden.
His spiritual attendants adjured him, as he loved his soul, to emancipate his brethren.
As
In the idea, character, or condition of, - limiting the view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet.
The beggar is greater as a man, than is the man merely as a king.
As
While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke.
As I return I will fetch off these justices.
As
Because; since; it being the case that.
As the population of Scotland had been generally trained to arms . . . they were not indifferently prepared.
As
Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning).
We wish, however, to avail ourselves of the interest, transient as it may be, which this work has excited.
As
That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such.
I can place thee in such abject state, as help shall never find thee.
The relations are so uncertain as they require a great deal of examination.
As
As if; as though.
He lies, as he his bliss did know.
As
For instance; by way of example; thus; - used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations.
As
Than.
The king was not more forward to bestow favors on them as they free to deal affronts to others their superiors.
As
Expressing a wish.
As
An ace.
As
The chemical symbol for arsenic.
As
A Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound, equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces.
As
A Roman copper coin, originally of a pound weight (12 oz.); but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic war, to one ounce; and afterwards to half an ounce.
As
A very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar
As
A United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa
As
To the same degree (often followed by `as');
They were equally beautiful
Birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly
Sang as sweetly as a nightingale
He is every bit as mean as she is
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