English / word
reason
noun, verb A1MEANING IN ENGLISH
why something happens or why someone does something
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.; A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.
In context
01
What is the reason for the delay?
02
Write one reason for choosing this course.
Synonyms
cause,explanation,ground
Antonyms
nonsense,irrationality,illogic
Collocations
good reason,main reason,for this reason
Verb forms
Past: reasoned · Past participle: reasoned · -ing: reasoning