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/ðɪs ɪz bɪˈkɔz/
It introduces a reason or explanation for a statement made previously.
Phrases
Strongest matches:
- this is due to the fact that
- this occurs because
- the reason for this is that
Weak matches:
- this happens because
- this results from
- this can be attributed to
Antonyms:
this is despite, this is although, this is in spite of, this is regardless of
Usage examples:
1. The meeting was postponed, and this is because the CEO fell ill unexpectedly.
2. She always locks her diary in the drawer; this is because she fears someone might read her personal thoughts.
3. The experiment yielded different results this time, and this is because the temperature in the lab was not accurately controlled.