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therefore vs Because

The phrases 'therefore' and 'because' serve different purposes in a sentence. 'Therefore' is used to indicate a conclusion or result, while 'because' is used to show the reason or cause for something. They are not interchangeable, as 'therefore' comes after a statement to show a logical consequence, while 'because' introduces the reason before the statement.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 920 views

therefore

The word 'therefore' is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a conclusion or result.

Use 'therefore' to show a logical consequence or conclusion that follows from the previous statement.

Examples:

  • She studied hard; therefore, she passed the exam.
  • He didn't eat breakfast; therefore, he was hungry by noon.
  • The processes must therefore run parallel.
  • I therefore refute what Mr Seppänen has said.
  • The measure is therefore clearly non-discriminatory.
  • Industrial innovation therefore quickly progressed through constant improvements.
  • We therefore agree with the philosophy behind this report.
  • The screening process has therefore been completed with all candidates.
  • A legal duty therefore exists which must be respected.
  • We therefore harbour grave reservations about supporting these directives.
  • The Commission Communication is therefore welcomed.
  • Irradiated seafoods that were contaminated can therefore still be unsafe.
  • The offer was therefore not considered any further.
  • This group should therefore be added.
  • The articles relating to market surveillance should therefore be better structured.
  • Your rapporteur therefore welcomes in principle the approach proposed by the Commission.
  • Rail transport must therefore become more attractive and competitive.
  • The selectivity criterion is therefore fulfilled.
  • This second aspect will therefore be discussed separately.
  • Any list-based approach should therefore be avoided.
  • No further adjustment was therefore warranted.
  • We therefore respect whatever Parliament may decide.

Alternatives:

  • thus
  • consequently
  • hence
  • as a result

Because

The word 'because' is correct and commonly used in English to introduce the reason or cause for something.

Use 'because' to introduce the reason before stating the result or consequence.

Examples:

  • He was late because his car broke down.
  • She stayed home because she was feeling unwell.
  • 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
  • on account of

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