English / word
cause
noun, noun_verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
the reason something happens; also to make something happen
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen; a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
In context
01
The main cause of the delay was traffic.
02
Weak internet can cause problems in online exams.
Synonyms
reason,source,motive
Antonyms
effect,result
Collocations
cause of death,good cause,lost cause