Because vs. Due To

'Because' and 'due to' talk about results, but they have differences. In this lesson, we will learn their similarities and differences.

What Is Their Main Difference?

The main difference between 'because' and 'due to' is that 'because' is a conjunction while 'due to' is a preposition.

Because

As mentioned earlier, 'because' is a conjunction. It is classified as subordinating conjunction as it connects a subordinating clause to a main clause. 'Because' expresses the reason of an action or event. Have a look:

I was happy because I got accepted into university.

We shut down the party because it was too late.

Due to

'Due to' is a preposition that functions similarly to 'because.' It expresses the reason for an action or event. 'Due to' is mainly used in the formal contexts. For example:

The party was canceled due to lack of participants.

Citizens are asked to remain home due to the hurricane.

Similarities and Differences

Talking about Reasons

'Because' and 'due to' are used to express cause and effect. They show the reason something did or did not happen. Have a look:

He felt terrible because he was at fault.

He felt terrible due to his fault.

My fitness is because I regularly work out.

My fitness is due to regular work out.

Position in a Sentence

Both 'because' and 'due to' can be placed at the beginning and at the middle of the sentence. Watch:

I'm considering a new job because I'm not paid enough.

Because I'm not paid enough, I'm considering a new job.

The plans were changed due to lack of budget.

Due to lack of budget, the plans were changed.

Structure

'Because' is a subordinating conjunction. Therefore, we use a clause after it.

We were helping him because he was really tired.

His death was due to severe heart attack.

Frequency

'Because' is more commonly used than 'due to.' However, 'due to' is mainly used in formal contexts while 'because' can be used in formal and informal contexts.

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