reason
/ˈriːzən/
why something happens
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- 1.
The cause or explanation for something that happens.
"What’s the reason for the delay?"
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What’s the reason for the delay?
What’s the reason for the delay?
She left early for personal reasons.
She left early for personal reasons.
There’s no reason to worry.
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How do you pronounce reason?
reason is pronounced [/ˈriːzən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does reason mean?
reason means "why something happens". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is reason?
reason is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "What’s the reason for the delay?" — used to mean "why something happens".
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