อังกฤษ

cause

gb/kˈɔz/ us/kˈɔz/
A2 อังกฤษ
~ 1100
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำนาม A2 relation
1

Reason for an event or action

The reason why something happens.

รูปแบบการใช้: the cause of [something]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cause' with 'reason' in formal writing; 'cause' often relates to direct origin, while 'reason' can be broader.
คำพ้องความหมาย
reason (More general; may not imply direct responsibility or origin.) | source (Focuses on the starting point of something, often physical or abstract.)
คำตรงข้าม
effect (Refers to the result rather than the origin of an event.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
main cause |root cause |common cause |underlying cause |direct cause
หัวข้อ
daily life |science |news |core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
  • The police are still investigating the cause of the fire.
  • Poor maintenance was the main cause of the accident.
  • Stress can be a cause of many health problems.
  • Scientists are trying to find the cause of climate change.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • The rain was the cause of the flood.
  • Smoking is a cause of lung disease.
  • The cause of the noise was a broken machine.
คำกริยา A2 action
2

Make something happen

To make something happen.

รูปแบบการใช้: to cause [something]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes use 'cause' for positive events; while possible, it is more often used for negative outcomes.
คำพ้องความหมาย
bring about (Often used for gradual or complex results.) | provoke (Implies causing a strong reaction, often emotional or physical.)
คำตรงข้าม
prevent (Means to stop something from happening before it starts.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
cause damage |cause trouble |cause harm |cause a problem
หัวข้อ
daily life |science |core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
  • The heavy rain caused flooding in the area.
  • His careless words caused her great pain.
  • The delay was caused by technical problems.
  • Lack of sleep can cause serious health issues.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • Smoking can cause cancer.
  • Loud music can cause ear pain.
  • Rain can cause traffic problems.
คำนาม B1 entity
3

Goal or principle people support

A goal or idea that people work for or believe in.

รูปแบบการใช้: support [a/the] cause
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'reason'; here it refers to an aim or principle, not an explanation.
คำพ้องความหมาย
movement (Emphasizes organized group action toward a goal.) | mission (Implies a moral or purposeful duty.)
คำตรงข้าม
opposition (Refers to active resistance against a goal or principle.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
fight for a cause |support a cause |dedicate oneself to a cause
หัวข้อ
politics |charity |law |core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
  • She has dedicated her life to the cause of human rights.
  • Many volunteers joined the cause to protect the environment.
  • They donated money to the cause of education reform.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • We work for the cause of peace.
  • He gave money to the cause of helping children.
  • She fights for the cause of clean water.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
cause
IPA
GB/kˈɔz/
US/kˈɔz/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
cause (1 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (cause)
รูปคำ
Noun
  • Base: cause
  • Plural: cause, causes
Verb
  • Base: cause
  • 3rd Person Singular: causes
  • Present Participle: causing
  • Past: caused
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
causes noun causing verb caused verb
Core family
because conjunction A1
Related words
causal adjective C1 causation noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
causeless adjective
Advanced or less common
causative adjective causally adverb
วลีและสำนวน

cause trouble

1
/kˈɔz tɹˈʌbəl/
fixed phrase

Create problems for others

To do something that makes problems for other people.

ตัวอย่าง
  • He was always causing trouble at school.
  • Don't cause trouble for your parents while they're away.

just cause

1
/d͡ʒˈʌst kˈɔz/
fixed phrase formal

Fair and legal reason for action

A good and fair reason, often in law or employment situations.

ตัวอย่าง
  • An employee can only be fired for just cause.
  • The protest was held with just cause.

lost cause

1
/lˈɔst kˈɔz/
idiom

Goal with no chance of success

Something that has no hope of succeeding.

ตัวอย่าง
  • Trying to fix that old car is a lost cause.
  • They knew the campaign was a lost cause but continued anyway.

root cause

1
/ɹˈut kˈɔz/
fixed phrase

Most basic reason for problem

The main reason why something happens, not just the surface problem.

ตัวอย่าง
  • We need to find the root cause of the error.
  • Poverty is often the root cause of crime.

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