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

• because of
• owing to
• through
• with

Examples of due to in a Sentence

evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow

Recent Examples on the Web

This is likely due to the success of Wallen and Post Malone’s duet, despite the fact that the single is expected to be on Post Malone’s future album. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 20 May 2024

Julia detailed the experience in her memoir, explaining that her doctors recommended she be induced nearly a month before she was expected to give birth due to high blood pressure. —Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

due to

preposition

: because of