linking phrase · neutral
As a result
/æz ə rɪˈzʌlt/as a reSULT
Because of this; therefore; used to introduce the outcome of a situation.
Examples
“He missed the deadline; as a result, his proposal was rejected.”
“The city invested in public transport; as a result, congestion decreased.”
“The cold spell lasted weeks; as a result many crops failed.”
Band 8 sentence
“The company failed to diversify its products; as a result, it suffered heavy losses when demand fell.”
Collocations
- as a result + clause
- as a result of + noun
Word family
Common mistakes
As a result many people decided to stay home.→As a result, many people decided to stay home.
They did not study, as a result failed the exam.→They did not study; as a result, they failed the exam.
Say it for a higher band
5so→6so/therefore→7+as a result
Synonyms
consequently
therefore
Easily confused
consequently
“He didn't follow the instructions; consequently, the device stopped working.”
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