Phrase guide

just because

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

Used to show that the truth or existence of one thing does not logically justify the truth or existence of another thing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Just because he didn't accept your friend request (it) doesn't mean he has forgotten you nor does it imply that he no longer wants to be friends with you.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 2

Used to say that something has insufficient grounds for being done.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 3

For no particular reason.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: for the hell of it

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Azerbaijani: nə var, nə var — For no particular reason
  • Hindi: ऐसे ही (aese hī) — For no particular reason
  • Italian: tanto per — For no particular reason
  • Kalmyk: харҗахар (xarjaxar) — For no particular reason
  • Polish: bo tak — For no particular reason
  • Polish: tak sobie — For no particular reason
  • Portuguese: porque sim — For no particular reason
  • Spanish: de puro fay — For no particular reason
  • Spanish: porque sí — For no particular reason
  • Swedish: bara för att — For no particular reason
  • Tamil: சும்மா (cummā) — For no particular reason