just because

adv — 3 senses

just because

adv
1

Used to show that the truth or existence of one thing does not logically justify the truth or existence of another thing.

  • Just because he didn't accept your friend request (it) doesn't mean he has forgotten you nor does it imply that he no longer wants to be friends with you.
2

Used to say that something has insufficient grounds for being done.

  • [My banishment was p]etty spite on the part of the Lord President, just because they [my lab mice] et his cat.1985 February 9, Pip and Jane Baker, The Mark of the Rani episode 2, spoken by the Rani:
3

For no particular reason.

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