Caused
/kɔːzd/
verbBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
To make something happen; to be the reason for something.
/kɔːzd/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To be the reason for something to happen.
The rain caused the game to be cancelled.
💡 Simply: To cause something means to make it happen. Like if you drop an ice cream cone, you *cause* it to fall on the ground!
👶 For kids: To make something happen.
More Examples
2
His carelessness caused the accident.
How It's Used
General
"The storm caused widespread power outages."
Medical
"The injury caused him significant pain."
Idioms & expressions
cause a stir
To create a commotion or disturbance.
"His unexpected arrival caused quite a stir."
Past tense of the verb 'cause,' originating from Old French 'caus-', ultimately from Latin 'causa' meaning 'cause, reason'.
The word 'caused' has been used consistently throughout history to denote the origin of events.
Memory tip
Think of a 'cause and effect' relationship.
Practice
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40%Written