Cool MateMeaning of On account of
For the reason of; due to.
In simple words: Because of something.
On account of in a sentence
- The event was canceled on account of the rain.
- He was late on account of traffic jams.
- On account of her excellent performance, she received a promotion.
- They won the case on account of insufficient evidence.
- On account of the technical issues, the presentation was postponed.
How to use On account of
Used mainly in formal contexts to explain reasons. Avoid in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
preposition phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'accounting' where you explain your expenses - 'on account of' explains reasons.
Related words
Collocations with On account of
- canceled on account of
- delayed on account of
- on account of circumstances
- decided on account of
- changed on account of
Synonyms for On account of
- because of
- due to
- on the basis of
- by reason of
- as a result of
Common mistakes with On account of
- Confused with 'because of' in informal settings.
- Omitted 'of' in the phrase.
- Incorrect word order when used in sentences.
On account of appears in
On account of in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بسبب
عشان حاجة حصلت.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এর কারণে
কোনো কিছুর জন্য।
- GermanDeutsch
Aufgrund von
Wegen etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Debido a
Por algo.
- Persianفارسی
به خاطر، به دلیل
به خاطرِ یه چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
En raison de, à cause de
Parce que quelque chose s'est passé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
के कारण
किसी वजह से।
- ItalianItaliano
A causa di
Per via di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Por causa de
Por causa de algo.
- RussianРусский
Из-за
Из-за чего-то.
- Urduاردو
کی وجہ سے، کی وجہ سے
کسی چیز کی وجہ سے۔
- Chinese中文
因为,由于
因为某事。
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Gave information or communicated something to someone in the past.
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Frequently asked questions about On account of
What does On account of mean?
Because of something.
What is the definition of On account of?
For the reason of; due to.
How do you use On account of in a sentence?
The event was canceled on account of the rain.
Can you give another example of On account of?
He was late on account of traffic jams.
What are synonyms for On account of?
Common alternatives include because of, due to, on the basis of, by reason of, as a result of.
What words go with On account of?
It commonly pairs with canceled on account of, delayed on account of, on account of circumstances, decided on account of, changed on account of.
What are common mistakes when using On account of?
Confused with 'because of' in informal settings. Omitted 'of' in the phrase. Incorrect word order when used in sentences.
How do you pronounce On account of?
US: //ɑn əˈkaʊnt əv//, UK: //ɒn əˈkaʊnt əv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is On account of formal or informal?
"On account of" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use On account of?
Used mainly in formal contexts to explain reasons. Avoid in casual conversations.