“Cause” or “Caws”—Which to use?

“Cause” or “Caws”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

cause: (noun) events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something. (noun) a justification for something existing or happening. (verb) give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally.

caws: (noun) the sound made by corvine birds. (verb) utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens.

Pronunciation

cause: k·AA·z

caws: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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.

Examples of “caws”

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