Cause
Noun, Verb
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(v) : To make something happen, especially something bad or unwanted.
(n) : The reason why something happens, or a goal/idea that people strongly support.
(n) : The reason why something happens, or a goal/idea that people strongly support.
Example
"(v) : Heavy rains caused flooding in the city."
"(n) :Hunger is often the cause of suffering in poor countries."
"(n) : They worked hard for the cause of good education and youth empowerment."
Explanation
A cause is the reason something happens. If something causes an event, it makes it happen. For example, rain can cause flooding, or eating spoiled food can cause illness. In another sense, a cause can be a principle, goal, or idea that people support or fight for, like protecting the environment or helping the poor. It can be both the reason behind an event and a purpose that people work towards.