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

Crochet missed the initial wins due to his routine, which differs significantly from those of active players. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026

Saliba did not play in France’s 6-4 defeat against England due to a back injury that flared up in their semi-final defeat to Spain. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026

The Horned Frogs will match the production of Rogers and Curtis due to TCU running more multiple tight end sets. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Chatsworth is one of the bigger facilities due to the theater’s scale. — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 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