cause

Meanings

• Noun

  The reason or cause for an action or situation.

  - "The cause of the flood was heavy rain."
  - "The cause of the accident is under investigation."

• Verb

  To bring about (an event or situation).

  - "Smoking causes cancer."
  - "The teacher caused the students to be late for lunch."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɔz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

grounds , justification

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cause
pauses , dauses , auses

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Variants

List of all variants of cause that leads to same result
cause , causeless , causes , caused , causer , causers , causing , cause and effect , causes and effects , cause celebre , causes celebres , cause of action , cause for concern , first cause , first causes , probable cause , probable causes , lost cause , no cause for alarm

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'causa' meaning 'reason' or 'matter'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'cause' is also used in mathematics to represent a mathematical function.

2. The term 'cause' is used in physics to describe the force that sets an object in motion.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Effect: The result or consequence of a cause.

2. Causality: The relationship between cause and effect.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'cause' is often used to explore the motivations behind actions and events. In philosophy, it is a fundamental concept in the study of causality and causation.

How to Memorize "cause"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a domino effect, where one event causes a chain reaction.
   - Visualize a light bulb turning on, representing an idea or solution caused by something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cause' with the word 'reason'.
   - Associate the word 'cause' with the idea of an origin or source.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Causes Actions And Solutions Easily' to remember the definition.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Causes Are Reasons' to remember the relationship between cause and reason.

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