The difference between Because of and Due to
When used as prepositions, because of means on account of, whereas due to means caused by.
check bellow for the other definitions of Because of and Due to
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Because of as a preposition:
On account of; due to, for the purpose of
Examples:
"synonyms: for sake of by dint of due to"
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Due to as a preposition:
caused by; resulting from.
Examples:
"Rising unemployment due to the economic downturn is spreading."