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as a result of sth

prep. phr..
A2 Elementary Oxford

prep. phr.. This phrase connects a cause to an effect. It means 'because of' or 'due to' something that happened.

prep. phr.. A multi-word prepositional phrase that introduces the cause or reason for a particular outcome. It is a more formal equivalent of 'because of'.


SIMPLE

The game is cancelled as a result of the rain.

CONTEXTUAL

He lost his job as a result of the company's financial problems.

COMPLEX

As a result of the new evidence presented by the defense, the judge declared a mistrial and ordered the defendant's immediate release.

Usage

This phrase is more formal than 'because of' and is followed by a noun or noun phrase.

Teaching tip

Contrast with 'because' (which introduces a clause with a verb) and 'because of' (a direct, less formal synonym).

Pitfall

He lost his job as a result of the company lost money.He lost his job as a result of the company's losses.The phrase 'as a result of' must be followed by a noun or noun phrase, not a full clause.

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