that's why
The reason being
That's why connects a cause to its effect, pointing back to an explanation just given: She's allergic to cats—that's why she never visits.
It can stand alone as a response when the reason has already been established: Oh, that's why!
Sometimes used for emphasis after stating a reason: I studied all night. That's why I passed.
What follows a cause
- outcomeFinal result of events
- thereforeFor that reason
- soConsequently, as a result
- effectResult of a cause
hence · thus · impact · aftermath · as a result · consequently · repercussion · upshot
For the reason that
- reasonBasis or justification
- sinceFrom then onward
- due toIndicates causation
- owing toCaused by, attributed to
on account of · in view of · as such · the thing is · you see · it follows · makes sense · no wonder
result
What follows a cause
effect · hence · thus · impact · aftermath · as a result · consequently · repercussion · upshot · ramification
because
For the reason that
owing to · on account of · in view of · as such · the thing is · you see · it follows · makes sense · no wonder · it figures
reason
Basis or justification
grounds · basis · motive · vindication · validation · support · pretext · apology · plea · case
that's whycoincidentally
Occurring together unplanned
for no reason · inexplicably · randomly · by chance · nevertheless