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Meaning

The word "caused" is the past tense of the verb "cause," which means to make something happen or bring about a particular result. When you say something "caused" another thing, you are indicating that the first thing was responsible for the occurrence of the second. For example, if heavy rain caused flooding, it means the heavy rain is the reason why flooding occurred.

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Etymology

The word "cause" originates from the Latin word "causa," which means "a reason" or "a case." It has evolved through Old French (cause) before becoming part of the English language.

Examples

  1. The lack of preparation caused the team to lose the game.
  2. Her encouragement caused him to pursue his dreams.
  3. Pollution caused a decline in the local fish population.
  4. The accident was caused by reckless driving.
  5. The new policy caused significant changes in the organization.
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