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

Meta has also halted plans to release its AI assistant in the EU, and paused its generative AI tools in Brazil — both due to concerns raised about data protection compliance. —Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 18 July 2024

The contracts also provide that if a member loses their job due to AI, they are entitled to severance and retraining. —Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 18 July 2024

Many of our inclusions highlight the rarer models that are becoming valuable collectibles (often due to low production numbers), but increasing valuations are just one metric. —Sean Evans, Robb Report, 18 July 2024

Hardy teamed up with comic book vets Scott Snyder, known for the Batman and Justice League comics, Frank Tieri, and Ryan Smallman on the project, which is due to launch in shops November 13 of this year. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

due to

preposition

: because of