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Meaning of the word "ultramundane" | Transnational vs. international
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Word usage (for vs. because) Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:35 am  Word usage (for vs. because)
 

Could you let me know about what difference of usage between ”because” and ”for” which have the same meaning of reason.
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For vs. because Sun Jul 09, 2006 13:35 pm  For vs. because
 

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To quote Michael Swan:

Because puts more emphasis on the reason, and most often introduces new information. When the reason is the most important part of the sentence, the because-clause usually comes at the end. It can also stand alone.

For introduces new information, but suggests that the reason is given as an afterthought. For-clauses never come at the beginning of sentences, and cannot stand alone. For used in this sense is a formal written style
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That about sums it up.
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Word usage (for vs. because) Sun Jul 09, 2006 14:06 pm  Word usage (for vs. because)
 

Just to add to what Mister Micawber said, I'd recommend not using for or as in this way when speaking. They're very unusual in speech.
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