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

Prices for ultra-large RGB TVs, which previously ranged from $20,000 to $30,000, may become more accessible due to technological advances and growing competition. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026

Sorsby is enticing to NFL and college scouts due to his size, arm strength and mobility. —Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026

LaVine returned to the lineup after missing the last nine games due to a left ankle sprain, but was not part of the starting five. —CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026

Even during a doomed spacecraft's final orbit or two, the margin of error allows for several hours, which translates into thousands of miles of distance due to the speed most re-entering satellites move. —Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 4 Jan. 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