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Better ways to say “On account of”
Three words for "because."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
"On account of" works, but it's old-fashioned and long. "Because," "because of," or "due to" are the natural fits. Pick the one that matches what follows: verb, noun, or clause.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
The meeting was rescheduled on account of the storm.
After
The meeting was rescheduled because of the storm.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01Because of neutral
before a noun
Delayed because of rain.
- 02Due to neutral
before a noun, slightly more formal
Delayed due to weather.
- 03Because neutral
before a clause
Delayed because the flight was cancelled.
- 04Owing to formal
formal written register
Owing to adverse conditions, the event was postponed.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Short is a feature. In most writing "because" will do.