due to

preposition

: as a result of : because of

… due to the complaints of uptight parents … he lost his job …

—Herbert Gold

Using Due to: Usage Guide

The objection to due to as a preposition is only a continuation of disagreements that began in the 18th century over the proper uses of owing and due. Due to is as grammatically sound as owing to, which is frequently recommended in its place. It has been and is used by reputable writers and has been recognized as standard for decades. There is no solid reason to avoid due to.

Synonyms of due to

• with

Examples of due to in a Sentence

evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow

Recent Examples on the Web

The 19-year-old also said that France should fear Spain due to Spain’s recent success against Les Bleus. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Haiti became the first team in FIFA history to qualify without having played one game at home due to gangs’ takeover of its national stadium and the violence in Port-au-Prince. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Tea provides a natural energy boost due to its caffeine content and other compounds found in tea leaves. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026

After Terry entered the villa earlier in the season as a bombshell, alongside Caleb McDaniel and Sol Mýa, she initially got coupled up with Gabriel Vasconcelos due to a fan vote. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for due to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

due to

preposition

: because of