word
Cause
Kahz
/ˈkɑːz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
cause
Dictionary meaning
Any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results.
Examples
- We had no cause to complain.
- They are trying to determine the cause of the crash.
Synonyms: causal agent
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