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Being as vs. Being that
Being as
/ˈbiːɪŋ æz/Examples:
Being as it's raining, I'll bring an umbrella.They opted for takeout, being as there was no time to cook.Being as he's the expert, we should consult him first.
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Being that
/ˈbiːɪŋ ðæt/Examples:
Being that it's raining, we'll stay indoors.The meeting was canceled, being that the speaker fell ill.Being that it was late, they decided to head home.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Being as often serves as a less formal or colloquial version of because or due to the fact that.
- Being that is more frequently used in casual speech as a substitute for since or because.
- Both phrases are informal and may not be suitable for formal writing.
- In formal contexts, it is better to use since or because to avoid ambiguity.
- Remember that both phrases are often criticized in formal writing for adding unnecessary words.
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