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

Children are particularly vulnerable due to their smaller size and natural reaction when scared. —Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026

But some part of this may be due to miscommunication. —R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026

Crawford went on to miss the whole year, first due to the knee issue and then due to a freak wrist injury suffered in an accident at home. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026

Camping at Emma Long Metropolitan Park will also be unavailable Friday through Tuesday due to water being shut off for the freeze. —Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 23 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