cause

a reason for an action or condition, motive.

The first known use: in the 13th century

Word Structure

5 Letters, 1 Syllable

cause

3 Phonemes

k o z

k aw z

onset, rime

c ause

Morpheme

cause

Sentence Examples

His symptoms had no apparent physical causes.

The medicine was prescribed without good cause.

Their marriage was a cause for celebration.

I can support a cause that means something to me.

I'm willing to donate money as long as it's for a good cause .

The flood caused great hardship.

Common Phrases

lost cause

probable cause

cause a splash

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