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

She has been held in Tewksbury Hospital since shortly after the killings and remains partially paralyzed due to her suicide attempt. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Two kids chase a magic key to prevent their friend, who uses a wheelchair, from being forced out due to broken elevators. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Certain areas are off-limits to crab fishing, due to high levels of neurotoxin found in the local crabs. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Apple recently hiked its prices partly due to a global memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom, which helped drive revenue. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 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