Another Word For This is because

Meaning

The phrase "this is because" is used to explain the reason for something. It introduces the cause or justification behind an action, situation, or condition. For example, if someone says "I was late to class; this is because my alarm didn’t go off," they are clarifying that the reason for their tardiness was the alarm issue.

Synonyms

• This is due to
• This is owing to
• The reason for this is
• This is the result of
• For this reason

Antonyms

• This is not due to
• This is unrelated to
• This is despite
• This is independent of
• This is irrelevant to

Etymology

The phrase "this is because" combines the demonstrative pronoun "this," which has Germanic origins, and the conjunction "because," which comes from Middle English and derives from "be-," a prefix for "by," and "cause," which has roots in Old French and Latin.

Examples

1. I forgot my homework; this is because I left it on the bus.
2. She didn’t go to the party; this is because she was feeling unwell.
3. The roads were closed; this is because of the heavy snowfall.
4. He won the award; this is because of his dedication and hard work.
5. We decided to cancel the event; this is because of the forecasted rain.