Due To vs. Because Of

Are They Interchangeable?

'Due to' and 'because of' express cause and effect and they can be used interchangeably.

'Due to' and 'because of' are both preposition.

Example

The traffic was due to the heavy rain.

The traffic was because of the heavy rain.

We use 'due to' and 'because of' to introduce the causes and results of an action or event. Have a look:

Example

The game was cancelled due to the Corona virus.

The game was cancelled because of the Corona virus.

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