Meaning & use
causing
Making something happen or bringing about a particular effect or result.
See it in a sentence
The heavy rain was causing delays across the entire train network.
Poor sleep has been causing her to lose focus during afternoon meetings.
A note on using this word
Causing is the present participle of "cause" and is typically followed directly by a noun or by a clause with "to," as in "causing damage" or "causing it to fail."
Words with a similar meaning
triggeringbringing aboutproducing
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Words with an opposite meaning
preventing
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