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What is the role of apostrophe in here? How different 'cause and cause?

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Rebecca

When you see an apostrophe before the word "cause," that is because it is a shortened form of the word "because." It also sometimes appears as 'cuz or 'coz. The apostrophe is used to indicate that the word has been shortened (usually only when speaking). It does not mean cause, the synonym for reason. Ex: My teacher reprimanded me 'cause I was late to school. Ex: Don't forget to bring an umbrella 'cause it's going to rain!

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