On account Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /əˈkaʊnt
ON uh-KOWNT
ˈɒn/ /ɐkˈaʊnt
ON uh-KOWNT
Definition
Used to mean 'because of' or 'due to' something. It explains the reason for an action or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Fairly formal and old-fashioned. Mainly used in written or formal spoken English. Usually followed by 'of' ('on account of') rather than alone. Not interchangeable with 'on my account' ('because of me'), which is a different expression.
Spanish: debido a - por causa dePortuguese (BR): por causa de - devido aPortuguese (PT): por causa de - devido aChinese (Simplified): 由于 - 因为Chinese (Traditional): 由於 - 因為Hindi: की वजह से - के कारणArabic: بسبب - على حسابBengali: জন্য - কারণেRussian: по причине - из-заJapanese: ために - の理由でVietnamese: vì - doKorean: 때문에 - ~로 인해Turkish: nedeniyle - yüzündenUrdu: کی وجہ سے - کے باعثIndonesian: karena - akibat
Example Sentences
School was canceled on account of the storm.
basic
The game was postponed on account of rain.
basic
He was late on account of heavy traffic.
basic
We're staying home tonight on account of the snow.
natural
A lot of flights were delayed on account of fog.
natural
I didn't go to the park on account of feeling sick.
natural