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Cos

Verb / kɔ:s / Another word for cos — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cos is short for the word 'because'.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

oblique indirect circuitous

Informal

sideways on the sly sneaky

Literary

askance wryly

Antonyms

straight direct uncomplicated simple plain obvious

Common collocations

  • look cos
  • glance cos
  • turn cos
  • walk cos
  • speak cos
  • laugh cos
  • smile cos

Word family

adverb cos

Usage note

Cos is an informal adverb, often used in British English, meaning 'sideways' or 'indirectly'. It is less common in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. I can't go to the party cos I have to study.
  2. He's not coming to school today cos he's sick.
  3. I'm not going to the beach cos it's too hot outside.
  4. I need to finish my homework cos I promised my teacher.
  5. I'm not eating meat cos I'm a vegetarian.

Quotes

  • I did it cos I wanted to.
  • I can't go out tonight cos I have to work.
  • I'm not doing it cos I don't want to.

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