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“Cause” or “Caws”

cause / caws are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

cause k·AA·z

  • nounevents that provide the generative force that is the origin of something.
  • nouna justification for something existing or happening.
  • verbgive rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally.

caws

  • nounthe sound made by corvine birds.
  • verbutter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens.
Usage

Examples in context

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“cause”

  • …in Denmark in a popular cause an excellent opportunity for restoring…
  • …of mix and volume, which cause significant planning delays, are eliminated.
  • …expression can act as a cause of an emotional state, rather…
  • …the floor (hard acceleration) will cause the gearbox to "kick down"…
  • …and he then made common cause with al-Kirmani—of whose activities between…
  • …occur in cases where defecation causes the blood pressure to rise…
  • …but the momentous win was cause to celebrate.
  • …Don Armage and Jark Matter's cause to obtain greater power at…
  • Holly leaves, if eaten, might cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach…
  • Holly berries can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

“caws”

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