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just because

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdʒʌst bɪˈkɔːz/ · UK /ˌdʒʌst bɪˈkɒz/

just because means: Used to say that one fact does not prove that another thing is true.

adverb

NO NECESSARY LINKB1

Used to say that one fact does not prove that another thing is true.

  • Just because it is expensive does not mean it is good.
  • You are not right just because everyone agrees with you.
  • Just because she smiled, did you assume she was happy?

How to use it: just because … does not mean … (Just because he is quiet does not mean he is unhappy.)

Common phrases: just because someone smiles, just because something happened

INADEQUATE REASONB1

Used when there is no good reason for doing something, or the reason given is not enough.

  • I called her just because.
  • Do not laugh at him just because he is different.
  • She bought another bag just because she felt like it.

How to use it: do something just because (I bought her flowers just because.); just because … (Do not buy it just because it is cheap.)

Similar words: for no particular reason

Common phrases: just because you can, just because I wanted

NO REASONB1

For no special reason, simply because you feel like it.

  • I bought you flowers just because.
  • Sometimes she goes for a walk just because.
  • Why did you call? Just because.

Similar words: for no particular reason

Common phrases: just because, just because today

Questions about just because

What does just because mean?

Used to say that one fact does not prove that another thing is true.

What is just because in other languages?

Türkçe: sırf diye · Español: solo porque · Français: ce n’est pas parce que · Deutsch: nur weil · Italiano: solo perché · 日本語: だからといって

How do you pronounce just because?

In American English /ˌdʒʌst bɪˈkɔːz/; in British English /ˌdʒʌst bɪˈkɒz/.

How do you use just because in a sentence?

Just because it is expensive does not mean it is good. You are not right just because everyone agrees with you.

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