Prepositions of Cause and Reason

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

I received a letter from my cousin in Australia.

used to indicate someone's or something's ownership or relation to a thing or person

He's the director of a successful company.

due to a particular feeling or state of mind

She acted out of kindness, offering help to those in need.

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

I went to the park with my friends.

as a result of a specific cause or reason

The flight delay was due to heavy fog at the airport.

at the rear or back side of an object or area

The magician pulled the rabbit out from behind the hat.

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

I bought a ticket for the concert this evening.

in opposition to someone or something

I decided to go against the advice of my friend.

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

I read an interesting article about health and fitness.

used to introduce the reason of something happening

He missed the bus because of the traffic jam.

as a result of a particular cause or circumstance

Owing to his hard work and dedication, he received a promotion at work.

considering a particular fact or circumstance

In view of the recent economic downturn, the company decided to postpone its expansion plans.

because of a particular cause or reason

The event was canceled by reason of inclement weather.

because of a specific reason or cause

The event was postponed on account of the unexpected rainstorm.

used to express the cause or reason for a particular outcome

Thanks to the timely intervention of the firefighters, the house was saved from complete destruction by the fire.

because of a particular quality, attribute, or right possessed by someone or something

She became the leader by virtue of her experience and expertise in the field.