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reason
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. reason
  2. 2. cause
  3. 3. meaning
  4. 4. (good) sense
This noun means "reason," "meaning," "circumstance," or "translation" depending on context. It is often used to explain the background or logic behind a situation, similar to saying "the reason is..." or "it means that..." It appears in many set phrases and can be tricky because its meaning shifts based on how it is used.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I don't even understand why I feel this way.

Sentence 2

The reason she's not coming is because the rain is heavy.

Sentence 3

The reason this feeling lingers is because I don't want to forget.

Sentence 4

I can understand why she's angry.

Sentence 5

Oh, so that's what it was!