English · Greetings & Phrases
as a result
/əz ə rɪˈzʌlt/
[/əz ə rɪˈzʌlt/]
consequently
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Because of something; as a consequence.
Example
It rained heavily; as a result, the outdoor concert was cancelled.
It rained heavily; as a result, the outdoor concert was cancelled.
Etymology
From Latin "resultare," to spring back or rebound.
How & Where It’s Used
Shows the effect of a stated cause; common in explanations.