reason
причина
explanation for why something happens
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The cause of the fire is still unknown.
an informal phrase meaning the explanation for why something happens
That is the reason why we left early.
the personal reason or intention behind an action
The police are trying to find the motive for the crime.
formal reasons or justification for doing or saying something
She had grounds for complaint.
There is no basis for the rumor.
The teacher gave an explanation of the rule.
the logical reason or explanation behind a decision or idea
He explained the rationale behind the new policy.
What’s the difference
How is reason different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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reason meaning: what does it mean?
explanation for why something happens
reason pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
reason is pronounced as /ˈriːzən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
reason definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The reason for the change is clear now. Translation: Причина изменений теперь ясна.
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