Here's a breakdown of what that means:
* Conjunction: A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
* Subordinating conjunction: A conjunction that introduces a dependent clause (a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence) and connects it to an independent clause (a clause that can stand alone).
Here's how it works:
The clause after "because" explains the reason or cause for something stated in the independent clause.
Example:
* I am tired because I stayed up late last night.
* "I am tired" is the independent clause.
* "because I stayed up late last night" is the dependent clause, explaining the reason for being tired.
In essence, "because" introduces a reason or explanation for the statement that precedes it.