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

Einhorn sees €50 a share by end of 2027 with another €15 a share due to buybacks. —Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025

Despite being three years old, Blue could easily be mistaken for a kitten due to her unusually small size—a result of a rare genetic condition. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025

And that is due to our veterans and our service people. —Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025

The decline is partly due to struggles in securing condo financing and inventory at lower price points, according to the Realtors group. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025

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