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

Opponents want the California Dental Association to take on liability for any unforeseen harm due to fluoride exposure. —Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024

Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Jordan Hawkins and Jose Alvarado have all been ruled out due to various injuries. —Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024

Selling and marketing expenses decreased to $0.03 million from $0.23 million, primarily due to a decrease in sales revenue. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024

However, some tax experts say that higher tariffs would cause a financial burden on low- to moderate-income taxpayers due to the potential for higher consumer costs. —Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

due to

preposition

: because of