I studied hard and, as a result, I passed the test.
as a result
idiomThis phrase connects a cause to its effect. You use it to show that one thing happened because of another thing.
The factory closed down, and as a result, many people in the town lost their jobs.
The government failed to address the rising inflation, and as a result, the public grew increasingly frustrated with the current economic policies.
Last updated April 22, 2026