on account
Due to something
On account functions in two main ways.
As part of on account of, it means because of: The game was cancelled on account of rain.
Standing alone, on account typically refers to credit arrangements—buying something on account means paying later rather than immediately: She put the groceries on account.
Indicates a cause
- due toIndicates causation
- owing toCaused by, attributed to
- by reason ofCaused or justified by
- as a result ofCaused by something prior
in view of · for the sake of · thanks to · considering · given · since · seeing that · in light of
Place for safekeeping
- down paymentInitial sum toward purchase
- advanceMove or progress forward
- retainerUpfront professional fee
- partial paymentFraction of amount owed
installment · upfront payment · earnest money · escrow · prepayment · security deposit · booking fee · reservation fee
because of
Indicates a cause
- due toIndicates causation
- owing toCaused by, attributed to
- by reason ofCaused or justified by
as a result of · in view of · for the sake of · thanks to · considering · given · since · seeing that · in light of
deposit
Place for safekeeping
- down paymentInitial sum toward purchase
- advanceMove or progress forward
- retainerUpfront professional fee
partial payment · installment · upfront payment · earnest money · escrow · prepayment · security deposit · booking fee · reservation fee · pledge
on accountdespite
In spite of
in spite of · notwithstanding · regardless of · even though · irrespective of
on accountcash
Ready spending funds
cash on delivery · cash in hand · upfront · prepaid · in advance
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