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causes

Pronunciation: [/ˈkɔzɪz/]

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causes: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use causes in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “reasons”

(noun) things or factors that make something happen or exist. For example, if you eat too much candy, the cause of your stomachache is the candy.

Example

The cause of the fire was determined to be faulty wiring.

Example

The investigation could not determine the cause of the mysterious illness.

Example

What do you think was the cause of the accident?

Context: “make happen”

(verb) to make something occur or bring about an effect. If you throw a ball and it hits a vase, throwing the ball is the action that causes the vase to break.

Example

Eating too much junk food can cause health problems.

Example

Skipping meals can cause low energy levels.

Example

What can cause a plant to grow faster?

How to pronounce causes

Pronunciation: [/ˈkɔzɪz/]

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