Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

owing to

Preposition
/ˈoʊɪŋ tə/
Definition
As a result of; due to.
Examples
  • Owing to the heavy rainfall, the event was postponed.
  • The match was canceled owing to poor visibility.
  • Owing to her hard work, she received a promotion.
Meaning
The phrase ‘owing to’ is used to indicate the reason or cause for something happening. It establishes a connection between the cause and its effect, similar to saying ‘because of’.
Synonyms
  • Because of
  • Due to
  • As a result of
  • On account of