On Account Of

Pronunciation: /ɒn əˈkaʊnt ʌv/

Definitions of on account of

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. 'On account of' is a prepositional phrase that indicates the reason or cause of something.

Example Sentences

A1 I couldn't go to the party on account of my illness.

A2 She missed her flight on account of the traffic jam.

B1 The event was canceled on account of bad weather.

B2 He was late for work on account of oversleeping.

C1 The project deadline was extended on account of unforeseen complications.

C2 The company suffered financial losses on account of poor management decisions.

Examples of on account of in a Sentence

formal The event was canceled on account of the inclement weather.

informal We decided to stay in on account of the rain.

slang I bailed on the party on account of feeling tired.

figurative He missed the deadline on account of his procrastination.

Grammatical Forms of on account of

• past tense: on account of
• plural: on account of
• comparative: more on account of
• superlative: most on account of
• present tense: is on account of
• future tense: will be on account of
• perfect tense: has been on account of
• continuous tense: is being on account of
• singular: on account of
• positive degree: on account of
• infinitive: to be on account of
• gerund: being on account of
• participle: on account of

Origin and Evolution of on account of

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The phrase 'on account of' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French 'a conte de' meaning 'on the score of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'on account of' has remained relatively unchanged in meaning and usage, continuing to be used to indicate the reason or cause for something.