Simple meaning
What does Cause mean?
Cause means why something happens or making it happen.
Dictionary definition
A reason something happens, or to make something happen.
Example sentences
Cause in a sentence
easy
The storm was the cause of the delay.
medium
Loud noise can cause distraction while reading.
hard
Writers explain cause and effect to show how events connect.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Word family
Cause word family
Base word
cause
adjective
causal
Related to cause and effect.
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Practice 1
What can cause mean?
Cause can name a reason or describe producing a result.
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