انگریزی

cause

gb/kˈɔz/ us/kˈɔz/
A2 انگریزی
~ 1100
معانی
0 معانی
اسم A2 relation
1

Reason for an event or action

The reason why something happens.

استعمال کا انداز: the cause of [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cause' with 'reason' in formal writing; 'cause' often relates to direct origin, while 'reason' can be broader.
ہم معنی الفاظ
reason (More general; may not imply direct responsibility or origin.) | source (Focuses on the starting point of something, often physical or abstract.)
متضاد الفاظ
effect (Refers to the result rather than the origin of an event.)
لفظی تراکیب
main cause |root cause |common cause |underlying cause |direct cause
موضوعات
daily life |science |news |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The rain was the cause of the flood.
  • Smoking is a cause of lung disease.
  • The cause of the noise was a broken machine.
فعل A2 action
2

Make something happen

To make something happen.

استعمال کا انداز: to cause [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use 'cause' for positive events; while possible, it is more often used for negative outcomes.
ہم معنی الفاظ
bring about (Often used for gradual or complex results.) | provoke (Implies causing a strong reaction, often emotional or physical.)
متضاد الفاظ
prevent (Means to stop something from happening before it starts.)
لفظی تراکیب
cause damage |cause trouble |cause harm |cause a problem
موضوعات
daily life |science |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Smoking can cause cancer.
  • Loud music can cause ear pain.
  • Rain can cause traffic problems.
اسم B1 entity
3

Goal or principle people support

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

استعمال کا انداز: support [a/the] cause
عام غلطی:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'reason'; here it refers to an aim or principle, not an explanation.
ہم معنی الفاظ
movement (Emphasizes organized group action toward a goal.) | mission (Implies a moral or purposeful duty.)
متضاد الفاظ
opposition (Refers to active resistance against a goal or principle.)
لفظی تراکیب
fight for a cause |support a cause |dedicate oneself to a cause
موضوعات
politics |charity |law |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • We work for the cause of peace.
  • He gave money to the cause of helping children.
  • She fights for the cause of clean water.
گرامر
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IPA
GB/kˈɔz/
US/kˈɔz/
ہجا بندی اور زور
cause (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (cause)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: cause
  • Plural: cause, causes
Verb
  • Base: cause
  • 3rd Person Singular: causes
  • Present Participle: causing
  • Past: caused
متعلقہ الفاظ
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
عبارات

cause trouble

1
/kˈɔz tɹˈʌbəl/
fixed phrase

Create problems for others

To do something that makes problems for other people.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

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

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