English · Greetings & Phrases
owing to
/ˈəʊɪŋ tuː/
[/ˈəʊɪŋ tuː/]
because of
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Definition
As a result of; because of.
Example
Owing to the storm, all flights were grounded until the next morning.
Owing to the storm, all flights were grounded until the next morning.
Etymology
From "owe," Old English "agan," to possess or be obliged.
How & Where It’s Used
Formal alternative to "because of," common in announcements.