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
