Lingo

Means or Cause

15 Words

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1.
by dint of
Preposition

through the force, effort, or influence of someone or something

She achieved her success by dint of hard work and determination.

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by means of
2.
by means of
Preposition

by using or with the help of something

He communicated with his family by means of letters and phone calls.

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by way of
3.
by way of
Preposition

through a particular method, route, or means

We will travel to the conference by way of the express train for a faster journey.

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4.
(by|in) virtue of
Preposition

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.

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5.
through the use of
Preposition

utilizing a particular method, tool, or technique

The problem was solved through the use of advanced computer algorithms.

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in the wake of
6.
in the wake of
Preposition

used to convey that something is happening or exists after and often due to another event or action

In the wake of the hurricane, the community rallied together to support those affected.

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because of
7.
because of
Preposition

used to introduce the reason of something happening

He missed the bus because of the traffic jam.

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8.
by reason of
Preposition

because of a particular cause or reason

The event was canceled by reason of inclement weather.

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due to
9.
due to
Preposition

as a result of a specific cause or reason

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

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on account of
10.
on account of
Preposition

because of a specific reason or cause

The event was postponed on account of the unexpected rainstorm.

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owing to
11.
owing to
Preposition

as a result of a particular cause or circumstance

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

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12.
at the hands of
Preposition

as a result of actions or treatment carried out by a particular person or group

The prisoner suffered abuse at the hands of the prison guards.

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thanks to
13.
thanks to
Preposition

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.

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14.
in order for
Preposition

used to indicate the necessary condition or requirement that must be fulfilled for a particular goal or outcome to be achieved

In order for the project to succeed, all team members must collaborate effectively.

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in charge of
15.
in charge of
Preposition

having control or responsibility for someone or something

The manager is in charge of overseeing daily operations.

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