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What is the difference between “due to” and “because of”? Many native English speakers misuse “due to” and use it interchangeably (incorrectly) with “because of”. However, there is a technical difference between “due to” and “because of” that is important. “Due” is an adjective, not a preposition. “Because of” is a preposition. Since “due” is an adjective (a predicative adjective) it can be used only after the linking verb “to be” as a subjective complement in the sentence. It cannot be used to modify a verb. So, the correct use of “due to” is: X is due to Y. (✔) The following uses are incorrect: X did Z due to Y. (X) X happened due to Y. (X) Since “because of” is a preposition, it can be used in a prepositional phrase to function as an adverb, modifying a verb in the sentence. X did Z because of Y. (✔) X happened because of Y. (✔) Here are some examples: My success is due to the hard work of my team members. (✔) I was successful because of the hard work of my team members. (✔) The game was cancelled because of the rain. (✔) The game was cancelled due to the rain. (X) The cancellation of the game was due to the rain. (✔) Channel: @talk2_talk Group: @talk_boost