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Idiom idiom

as a result


This phrase connects a cause to its effect. You use it to show that one thing happened because of another thing.


SIMPLE

“I studied hard and, as a result, I passed the test.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The factory closed down, and as a result, many people in the town lost their jobs.”

COMPLEX

“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