Meaning & Definition of Cos in English
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Cos
Short for because.
Pronunciation:
/kɔːz/Part of Speech:
nounDetailed Definitions
Definition: A conjunction used to indicate a reason.
Example Sentence: I didn’t go to the party, cos I was tired.
Definition: Informal variation of 'because'.
Example Sentence: You should try the new restaurant, cos it's really good.
Etymology
Origin: Abbreviation of 'because', used in informal contexts.
Synonyms
becausesinceas
Common Phrases and Expressions
- cos I love you: indicating that the speaker loves someone as a reason for an action.
- just cos: meaning 'just because', often used to imply there is no particular reason.
- cos of: indicating the reason or cause of something.
Translations
- Spanish: cos
- French: cos
- German: cos
- Russian: кос
Related Words
- because: a conjunction used to introduce a clause explaining the reason for something.
- since: used when referring to a point in the past.
- as: used to indicate comparison or cause.
Slang Meanings of cos
Meaning: To express agreement or justification informally.
Example Sentence: I'm going to skip class, cos it’s not important.
Meaning: Indicating a casual or simplified reasoning.
Example Sentence: He said no, cos he was busy.