# causes

Pronunciation: say "KAW-ziz" US /ˈkɔzɪz/, UK /ˈkɔːzɪz/; AUS say "KOH-ziz" /ˈkoːzɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of cause. — plural of cause
   - Simple: Plural of cause. Use this form when you mean more than one cause.
   - _Investigators identified two possible causes of the fire._
   - _The committee weighed several worthy causes before allocating its budget._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of cause. — third-person singular simple present indicative of cause
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of cause. Use this form after he, she, it, or one thing.
   - _Friction causes the metal parts to heat up over time._
   - _A sudden drop in pressure causes the safety valve to open._

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