dew, due (to)

dew - /djuː/

due (to) - /djuː/

• The dew on the grass was still fresh, despite the fact that the payment was due to the bank today.
• I had to wipe the dew off the car windshield because the rent was due to be paid by noon.
• The due date for the project was approaching, but the dew in the garden still sparkled in the morning light.
• The dew on the flowers made the morning look beautiful, while the delay was due to traffic.
• The team was late to the meeting because the report was due to be submitted by 9 AM, and the dew was still on the windows when they left.
• It was a chilly morning, with dew covering the grass, and the assignment was due to be turned in that afternoon.
• The dew on the leaves glistened in the early morning sun, but the event was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I love the smell of the dew on the grass, but the delay was due to the heavy rain last night.
• The plants looked vibrant with the dew on their petals, but the bill was due to be paid before the weekend.
• The dew evaporated quickly as the sun rose, but the meeting was due to start in five minutes.

Pronunciation Differences:

    • Dew: /djuː/ – The "ew" is pronounced as a long uː sound, like in blue or you.

    • Due: /djuː/ – The "ue" is pronounced the same as dew, with a long uː sound (like in blue or you). The key difference is the context in which it is used: due refers to something expected or required (e.g., due date, due to).

    • Due to: This phrase is often used to explain a cause or reason (e.g., "due to rain," "due to circumstances").

Key Points:

    • Dew refers to the small drops of water that form on cool surfaces overnight.

    • Due refers to something that is expected, scheduled, or required at a particular time.

    • Due to is used to indicate the cause or reason for something.