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Reason vs. Cause

Reason

/ˈriːz(ə)n/

A cause or explanation for an event, action, or belief; the ability to think and form judgments logically.

Examples:

What is the reason for this?She left for a good reason.

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This word has no antonyms

Cause

/kɔːz/

The reason something happens or leads to an outcome

Examples:

Smoking can cause health problems.The storm caused damage to the village.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Reason often refers to the thought or explanation behind something, whereas cause refers to the direct action or event that leads to an outcome.
When thinking of reason, consider it as the justification or rationale provided for something.
Think of cause as the trigger or starting point of any event or action.
A reason is often subjective and can be debated, while a cause is typically objective and factual.
If youre explaining why something has happened from a logical perspective, reason is more appropriate. For what triggers an actual occurrence, cause' fits better.

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