Subsequently to the time when
1. as if
2. In or to the same degree in which — usually used as a correlative after an adjective or adverb modified by adverbial as or so
3. In the way or manner that
4. In accordance with what or the way in which
5. while, when
6. Regardless of the degree to which; though
7. For the reason that; because, since
8. That the result is
ETYM Old Eng. bycause; by + cause.
1. By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
2. In order that; that.
(Homonym: fore, four).
Indicating the reason why.
In view of the fact that.
Inasmuch as.
Inasmuch as — often used with as or that
1. At a time in the past after or later than; from the time in the past when
2. In view of the fact that; because
1. used as a function word to introduce a noun clause that is usually the subject or object of a verb or a predicate nominative — used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause that is anticipated by the expletive it occurring as subject of the verb — used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause that is joined as complement to a noun or adjective — used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause modifying an adverb or adverbial expression — used as a function word to introduce an exclamatory clause expressing a strong emotion especially of surprise, sorrow, or indignation
2. used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause expressing purpose or desired result — used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause — used as a function word to introduce a subordinate clause expressing consequence, result, or effect b — used as a function word to introduce an exclamatory clause expressing a wish
3. — used as a function word after a subordinating conjunction without modifying its meaning
From what place, source, or cause.
1. Considering that; it being the case that; since; -- used to introduce a preamble which is the basis of declarations that follow.
2. When in fact; while on the contrary; the case being in truth that; although; -- implying opposition to something that precedes.
In the hundred; of each hundred