due to the fact
5 synonyms for due to the fact, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Phrase — Used with 'that' to introduce the reason or cause for something; it means the same as 'because'.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
owing to the fact that
on account of the fact that
How to use due to the fact
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
due to the fact that
largely due to the fact that
simply due to the fact that
Common in business, academic and bureaucratic writing; editors routinely cut it to 'because'.
Frequently asked questions
Is 'due to the fact that' bad English?
It is grammatical, but almost every style guide treats it as padding, because 'because' says the same thing in one word. It is fine in speech and in formal reports, but tighten it in polished writing.
What is the difference between 'due to the fact that' and 'due to'?
'Due to' is followed by a noun phrase ('due to the rain'), while 'due to the fact that' is followed by a whole clause ('due to the fact that it rained'). The longer form exists only because 'due to' cannot introduce a clause on its own.
