cause

Meaning of cause in English

Noun

US /kɑz/ UK /kɔːz/

1. a person, event, or thing that makes something, especially something unpleasant or unwelcome, happen

What was the cause of the fire?

2. the reason that something happens

She has no cause for complaint.

Verb

US /kɑz/ UK /kɔːz/

1. make something, especially something unpleasant or unwelcome, happen

The flood caused serious damage to the village.

2. be the reason why something happens

Who caused the accident?

3. make someone do something

The flood caused the village to sink.
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