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Because vs Especially

The phrases 'because' and 'especially' serve different purposes in a sentence and are not directly comparable. 'Because' is used to introduce a reason or cause, while 'especially' is used to single out a particular thing or person. They are not interchangeable in most contexts.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 970 views

Because

The word 'because' is a conjunction used to introduce a reason or cause in a sentence. It is a common and essential part of English grammar.

Use 'because' to explain the reason or cause behind an action or situation. It is followed by a clause that provides the explanation.

Examples:

  • I stayed home because I was feeling sick.
  • She failed the exam because she didn't study.
  • Because during conflict economic policy typically deteriorates.
  • Because Germans also had red hair.
  • Because I can't do multiplication.
  • Because this person needs someone with a warm spirit.
  • Because you're holding your mike.
  • Because once those cards are dealt...
  • Because hyena possession is just unpleasant.
  • Because she needs something from me.
  • Because I find life rather boring.
  • Because blood on white ice ignites people.
  • Because Scott needed money... help with his business.
  • Because I spend enough time in them.
  • Because they don't care if you die.
  • Because... I suddenly realized it.
  • Because this little gray stone kilogram sells for 20,000,000.
  • Because there are some motor tests done.
  • Because my medication every day occupy.
  • Because some memories should live forever.
  • Because her original cell structure had no earth-centric immunities.
  • Because you think she was murdered.

Alternatives:

  • since
  • as
  • due to the fact that
  • owing to the fact that
  • on account of

Especially

The word 'especially' is an adverb used to single out a particular thing or person from a group. It is used to emphasize that something is more significant or important.

Use 'especially' to highlight a specific item or person that stands out from the rest. It adds emphasis to the singled-out element.

Examples:

  • I love all fruits, especially strawberries.
  • She enjoys outdoor activities, especially hiking.
  • Especially the way they bring people together.
  • Especially to somebody I really like.
  • Especially to well-adjusted and happy people like me.
  • Especially after he sees our numbers from the Chicago office.
  • Especially with troubled pasts and crazy drug-addict parents.
  • Especially considering nobody expected me to.
  • Especially domestic violence exists in all countries and across all social classes.
  • Especially with everything on the horizon.
  • Especially my roommate, the frog kid.
  • Especially with a child called Ching-Ching.
  • Especially about people that we love.
  • Especially with his 21st birthday coming up.
  • Especially after we tell Lobos we got hit.
  • Especially from the person they love.
  • Especially asking for nothing in exchange.
  • Especially after what I did today.
  • Especially a new investment like Ripley Holden's Arcade.
  • Especially with the Beetle being gone.
  • Especially ones who attended camp Kitchi Wa-Wa.
  • Especially now we had a break-in last week.

Alternatives:

  • particularly
  • notably
  • specifically
  • above all
  • chiefly

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