Prepositions - Prepositions of Cause and Reason

These prepositions clarify why something happened or is the case.

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Prepositions
from
from [preposition]

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

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

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

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

due to a particular feeling or state of mind

Ex: The decision was made out of frustration with the ongoing delays .
under
under [preposition]

existing within a particular condition or situation

Ex: She grew up under difficult conditions .
with
with [preposition]

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

Ex: He was frustrated with the constant interruptions during his work .
due to
due to [preposition]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

Ex: He missed the meeting due to a family emergency .
behind
behind [preposition]

underlying but not immediately apparent

Ex: The science behind this discovery is complex .
for
for [preposition]

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

Ex: They were punished for their misbehavior .
against
against [preposition]

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

Ex: The insurance policy provided coverage against natural disasters .
about
about [preposition]

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

Ex: She 's still angry about the error in my work .
for
for [preposition]

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

Ex: They saved money for a vacation .
because of
because of [preposition]

used to introduce the reason of something happening

Ex: He quit his job because of his boss .
owing to
owing to [preposition]

as a result of a particular cause or circumstance

Ex: He missed the deadline owing to a family emergency .
in view of
in view of [preposition]

considering a particular fact or circumstance

Ex: We have adjusted our plans in view of the weather forecast .
by reason of
by reason of [preposition]

because of a particular cause or reason

Ex: He was granted an extension on the deadline by reason of illness .
on account of
on account of [preposition]

because of a specific reason or cause

Ex: He could n't attend the meeting on account of illness .
thanks to
thanks to [preposition]

used to express the cause or reason for a particular outcome

Ex: They were able to finish the project ahead of schedule thanks to efficient teamwork .
(by|in) virtue of
(by|in) virtue of [preposition]

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

Ex: She was granted access to the exclusive club by virtue of her membership .
Prepositions
Prepositions of Place Prepositions of Vertical Position Prepositions of Horizontal Position Prepositions of Distance and Proximity
Prepositions of Movement and Direction Prepositions of Time Prepositions of Relative Time Prepositions of Duration and Repetition
Prepositions of Comparison and Similarity Prepositions of Difference and Contrast Prepositions of Purpose and Intention Prepositions of Manner and Medium
Prepositions of Instrument and Agency Prepositions of Ownership and Responsibility Prepositions of Topic Prepositions of Inclusion and Categorization
Prepositions of Exclusion Prepositions of Cause and Reason Prepositions of Company and Connection Prepositions of Absence and Separation
Prepositions of Support or Opposition Prepositions of Target and Destination Prepositions of Attribution and Preference Prepositions of Level and Range
Prepositions of Material and Origin Prepositions of Quantity and Mathematic Relations Prepositions of Parameter and Specification Prepositions of Exchange and Substitution
Prepositions of State and Influence Prepositions of Rank and Occupation Prepositions of Sequence and Condition Prepositions of Alignment
Prepositions of Reference Prepositions of Basis