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as a result

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
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