due to



due to something

as a result of something because of something Due to computer problems, the checks cannot be mailed this week. Our flight was late due to the bad weather.
See also: due

due to

1. Likely to, announced as, as in Betty bought more of the stock, believing it was due to rise, or The play is due to open next week. [Early 1900s]
2. Attributable to, because of, as in Due to scanty rainfall, we may face a crop failure. This usage has been criticized by some authorities, but today it is widely considered standard. [Early 1900s] Also see on account of.
3. Owing or payable to, as in We must give our staff whatever vacation is due to them.
See also: due

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Homer['həumə]
Chao-Chinese
HelÉNa-Hungarian
TheseusTHEE-see-əs (English)Greek Mythology
Algar
Esperantae-spe-RAHN-tahEsperanto