phrase
due to the fact
dyoo tuh thuh FAKT
Due to the fact (phrase) means used with 'that' to introduce the reason or cause for something; it means the same as 'because'. Example: “The match was postponed due to the fact that the pitch was waterlogged.”
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formal, often criticised as wordy Used with 'that' to introduce the reason or cause for something; it means the same as 'because'.
"The match was postponed due to the fact that the pitch was waterlogged."
"Due to the fact that she had no passport, she could not board."
How to use due to the fact
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long-winded way of saying 'because'.
When to use it
Common in business, academic and bureaucratic writing; editors routinely cut it to 'because'.
Memory tip
You almost always need 'that' after it: 'due to the fact that he was late', not 'due to the fact he was late' in careful writing.
Easily confused with
owing to
because of
due to
Common pairings
due to the fact that
largely due to the fact that
simply due to the fact that
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Rhymes for due to the fact
See all rhymes for due to the fact →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.
What is the meaning of due to the fact?
"due to the fact" (phrase) means used with 'that' to introduce the reason or cause for something; it means the same as 'because'.
What is another word for due to the fact?
Other words for "due to the fact" include because, since, as, owing to the fact that, on account of the fact that.
