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

Palmer came into the match having played just 232 Premier League minutes this season, mainly due to a groin problem. —Simon Johnson, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025

Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, Malik Monk, Dennis Schroder and Nique Clifford have missed a total of 46 games due to injuries. —Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025

All season, there has been a line outside the Christkindlmarket due to capacity limits. —Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2025

Level 2 snow emergency Roadways are hazardous due to accumulated, blowing and drifting snow and roads may be very icy. —Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Dec. 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