On account

preposition

Because of or due to.

She ate a lot of food on account of she was really hungry.
Visual representation of "on account" - Because of or due to.

Often appears as...

  • on account of something
  • on account of somebody
noun

Transaction or financial record related to buying or selling.

He has an account with the local bank.
Visual representation of "on account" - Transaction or financial record related to buying or selling.

Often appears as...

  • bank account
  • trust account

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adverb

Paid for by someone or using their bank account.

She purchased the books on account, planning to pay later.
Visual representation of "on account" - Paid for by someone or using their bank account.

Often appears as...

  • on account purchase
  • bought on account
preposition

In relation to or with regards to something.

The teacher spoke to him on account of his behaviour.
Visual representation of "on account" - In relation to or with regards to something.

Often appears as...

  • talk on account
  • statement on account
preposition

Because of or due to.

She ate a lot of food on account of she was really hungry.
Visual representation of "on account" - Because of or due to.

Often appears as...

  • on account of something
  • on account of somebody
noun

Transaction or financial record related to buying or selling.

He has an account with the local bank.
Visual representation of "on account" - Transaction or financial record related to buying or selling.

Often appears as...

  • bank account
  • trust account

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

adverb

Paid for by someone or using their bank account.

She purchased the books on account, planning to pay later.
Visual representation of "on account" - Paid for by someone or using their bank account.

Often appears as...

  • on account purchase
  • bought on account
preposition

In relation to or with regards to something.

The teacher spoke to him on account of his behaviour.
Visual representation of "on account" - In relation to or with regards to something.

Often appears as...

  • talk on account
  • statement on account
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "on account"
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Cause and Effect

Use 'on account of' to explain why something happened, like a cause-and-effect relationship.

Illustration for Cause and Effect
He arrived early on account of the heavy traffic warnings.
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Expression of Reason

'On account of' is a formal way to express a reason for something that may be communicated more casually as 'because'.

Illustration for Expression of Reason
The game was postponed on account of the storm.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Cause and Effect

Use 'on account of' to explain why something happened, like a cause-and-effect relationship.

Illustration for Cause and Effect
He arrived early on account of the heavy traffic warnings.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Expression of Reason

'On account of' is a formal way to express a reason for something that may be communicated more casually as 'because'.

Illustration for Expression of Reason
The game was postponed on account of the storm.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Cause and Effect

Use 'on account of' to explain why something happened, like a cause-and-effect relationship.

Illustration for Cause and Effect
He arrived early on account of the heavy traffic warnings.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Expression of Reason

'On account of' is a formal way to express a reason for something that may be communicated more casually as 'because'.

Illustration for Expression of Reason
The game was postponed on account of the storm.
Visual representation of the word "On account"

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