because of

On account of

Because of introduces the cause or reason for something: The game was canceled because of rain.

It functions as a preposition, taking a noun or noun phrase rather than a clause.

Compare with "because," which introduces clauses: because it rained.

Because of can also follow a linking verb: The delay was because of traffic.

causation

due to

Indicates causation

owing toCaused by, attributed to
on account ofExpressing cause or reason
as a result ofCaused by something prior

thanks to · by reason of · in view of · by virtue of · through · since · for · given · considering · by dint of

credit

thanks to

Because of someone's contribution

recognitionPerceiving something as known
acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
appreciationRecognition of worth

gratitude · tribute · honor · praise · commendation · achievement · contribution · dedication · effort · merit

blame

fault

Imperfection or blame

responsibilityState of being answerable
accountabilityObligation for one's actions
culpabilityDeserving blame for wrongdoing

liability · negligence · carelessness · mistake · error · oversight · wrongdoing · misconduct · misdeed · transgression

Categories

causationeffect, causality, causation, causal chain, hence
Cause Wordsowing to, thanks to, as a result of, on account of, by reason of
compound prepositionsaccording to, due to, instead of, out of, prior to
phrasesnoun phrases, noun phrase, verb phrase, prepositional phrase, prepositional phrases

Opposites

causal direction

because ofdespite

In spite of

in spite of · notwithstanding · regardless of · irrespective of · for all

CAUSAL vs. RESULTATIVE

because ofleading to

Bringing about as result

causing · so that · thereby · consequently

Family

cause, because, caused, causing, 'cause, causative

Familiarity: Top 1,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G