Definition of "cause" in English

noun

1. (countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

   • They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.

2. (uncountable, especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason.

   • There is no cause for alarm.
   • The end of the war was a cause for celebration.
   • He has no cause to do that.

3. (countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

4. (obsolete) Sake; interest; advantage.

5. (countable, obsolete) Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.

6. (countable, law) A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.

verb

1. (transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.

   • The lightning caused thunder.

2. (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

   • His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.

3. (obsolete) To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

conjunction

1. Alternative form of 'cause; because

   • Why not? Cause I don't wanna.