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Prepositions - Prepositions of Cause and Reason

These prepositions clarify why something happened or is the case.

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Categorized English Prepositions
from
from
[preposition]

used to specify the cause or reason behind an action or a state

Ex: She suffered from migraine. 
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of
of
[preposition]

used to express the cause or reason for a particular event, condition, or state

Ex: He passed away of natural causes. 
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out of
out of
[preposition]

due to a particular feeling or state of mind

Ex: She acted out of kindness, offering help to those in need. 
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under
under
[preposition]

existing within a particular condition or situation

Ex: They lived under constant fear. 
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with
with
[preposition]

used to specify the factor or circumstance that contributes to a particular outcome or situation

Ex: He became ill with the flu after being exposed to a sick coworker. 
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due to
due to
[preposition]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

Ex: The flight delay was due to heavy fog at the airport. 
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behind
behind
[preposition]

underlying but not immediately apparent

Ex: The real motives behind his resignation remain unclear. 
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for
for
[preposition]

used to indicate the cause, motive, or justification behind an action or event

Ex: He received a promotion for his hard work. 
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against
against
[preposition]

used to indicate acting as a defense in the face of a negative force or outcome

Ex: We vaccinated our children against the flu. 
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about
about
[preposition]

used to show the reason for someone's feelings, actions, or opinions

Ex: They’re worried about the storm. 
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for
for
[preposition]

used to indicate the purpose or motive behind an action or effort

Ex: She studied hard for the exam. 
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because of
because of
[preposition]

used to introduce the reason of something happening

Ex: He missed the bus because of the traffic jam. 
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owing to
owing to
[preposition]

as a result of a particular cause or circumstance

Ex: Owing to his hard work and dedication, he received a promotion at work. 
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in view of
in view of
[preposition]

considering a particular fact or circumstance

Ex: In view of the recent economic downturn, the company decided to postpone its expansion plans. 
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by reason of
by reason of
[preposition]

because of a particular cause or reason

Ex: The event was canceled by reason of inclement weather. 
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on account of
on account of
[preposition]

because of a specific reason or cause

Ex: The event was postponed on account of the unexpected rainstorm. 
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thanks to
thanks to
[preposition]

used to express the cause or reason for a particular outcome

Ex: Thanks to the timely intervention of the firefighters, the house was saved from complete destruction by the fire. 
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(by|in) virtue of
by virtue of
[preposition]

because of a particular quality, attribute, or right possessed by someone or something

Ex: She became the leader by virtue of her experience and expertise in the field. 
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