Pronunciation

/kɔːz/

Definitions

Noun

1. Cause: The factor that brings about or produces an effect or result. For example: “The root cause of the problem was a misunderstanding.”
2. Reason: The explanation or justification for an action or event. For example: “She missed the meeting because of a family emergency.”
3. Effect: The outcome or consequence of an action or decision. For example: “Smoking is a major cause of lung cancer.”

Verb

1. To bring about or initiate something. For example: “The new policy will cause a significant change in the company’s culture.”
2. To be responsible for a particular event or situation. For example: “He was accused of causing the accident.”
3. To provoke or stir up. For example: “His words caused quite an uproar among the crowd.”

Adjective

1. Leading to a particular result or outcome. For example: “Her hard work was the cause of her success.”
2. Resulting from a particular factor. For example: “The storm was caused by a low-pressure system.”

Phrases

• “The cause and effect” refers to the relationship between an action and its resulting outcome.
• “Caused by” indicates the reason or agent behind an event.
• “Act as a cause” means to initiate or influence something.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The scientists are trying to identify the environmental causes of climate change.”
• Verb: “His decision to quit his job caused a ripple effect throughout the team.”
• Adjective: “The company’s poor management was a cause for the financial loss.”

Synonyms

• Factor
• Trigger
• Origin
• Reason
• Impetus
• Source
• Culprit
• Motive

Antonyms

• Effect
• Prevention
• Solution
• Resolution