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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

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

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of

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

[preposition]
out of

due to a particular feeling or state of mind

[preposition]
under

used to give a reason or explanation for something

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with

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

[preposition]
due to

as a result of a specific cause or reason

[preposition]
behind

used to indicate the the reason or cause for something, often suggesting a hidden or underlying factor

[preposition]
for

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

[preposition]
against

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

[preposition]
about

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

[preposition]
for

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

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because of

used to introduce the reason of something happening

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owing to

as a result of a particular cause or circumstance

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in view of

considering a particular fact or circumstance

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by reason of

because of a particular cause or reason

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on account of

because of a specific reason or cause

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thanks to

used to express the cause or reason for a particular outcome

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by virtue of

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

[preposition]
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