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Due to vs. Because of
Due to
/djuː tuː/Examples:
The game was postponed due to heavy rain.His headache was likely due to lack of sleep.Sales dropped sharply due to the new regulations.
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This word has no antonymsBecause of
Examples:
He was late because of the traffic jam at the downtown exit.Her success is largely because of her relentless dedication.The game's delay was because of a sudden thunderstorm.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Due to is often preceded by the verb to be, as in is due to.
- Because of typically modifies the verb that follows it, as in happened because of.
- Due to implies a reason for something happening, almost like a substitution for caused by.
- Because of highlights the cause in a more direct connection to the action.
- The use of due to is more formal compared to because of.
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