Idiom idiom
as a result
Meaning
This phrase connects a cause to its effect. You use it to show that one thing happened because of another thing.
Examples
“I studied hard and, as a result, I passed the test.”
“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