On account of somebody/something

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preposition

Because of somebody/something, or as a result of somebody/something.

I'll have to leave early on account of my mother being sick.
Visual representation of "on account of somebody/something" - Because of somebody/something, or as a result of somebody/something.

Often appears as...

  • on account of being
  • on account of his/her/their
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Causality Emphasis

Use 'on account of' to emphasize the reason or cause of an action or event.

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The game was postponed on account of heavy rain.
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Replacing 'Because'

'On account of' can replace 'because' for variety or to sound more formal.

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He apologized on account of his late arrival.
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Negative Connotation

'On account of' often appears in negative contexts, such as explaining problems or excuses.

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We're in debt on account of poor financial planning.
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