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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

What is the difference between "because" and "because of"?

I know "because" is a conjunction and "because of" is a
prepositional phrase,
but I'd like to know whether there are any differences of nuance between two sentences below or not?

1, Because I had a dream to be a doctor, I went to the university.
2, Because of my dream to be a doctor, I went to the university.

Regards,

Yuma Kuga
  

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2, Because of my dream to be a doctor, I went to the university. I see no real difference in meaning, Yuma.

— Mister Micawber

  • 2, Because of my dream to be a doctor, I went to the university.
  • I see no real difference in meaning, Yuma.
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AnonymousI'd like to know whether there are any differences of nuance between two sentences below or not?1, Because I had a dream to be a doctor, I went to the university.2, Because of my dream to be a doctor, I went to the university.
I see no real difference in meaning, Yuma.
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Thank you so much!! I understood.
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Anonymous I know "because" is a conjunction and "because of" is a prepositional phrase,but I'd like to know whether there are any differences of nuance between two sentences below or not?1, Because I had a dream to be a doctor, I went to the university.2, Because of my dream to be a doctor, I went to the university.Regards,Yuma Kuga
1, Because I had a dream to
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There is a slight difference.

I had a dream - one time in your past life, you dreamed about being a doctor.
Because of my dream - for a long time, it was your hope and ambition to be a doctor.
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