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Cause

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sense 1:

Description: A person, thing, or event that produces an effect or result.

Sample Sentence: The heavy rainfall was the cause of the flooding in the city.

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Sense 2:

Description: A reason or motive for an action, belief, or condition.

Sample Sentence: His love for animals was the cause behind his decision to become a veterinarian.

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Sense 3:

Description: To make something happen, especially something negative, as a result of one's actions.

Sample Sentence: Speeding can cause accidents on the road.

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