as a result

as a result

Meaning | Synonyms

• the outcome of something that you have done.
• a result of anything that is willingly done by you
• the consequence of your own deed
• because of the occurrence of something
• it is the indication of the effect due to a cause
• consequently
• accordingly
• thus
• so
• therefore

Example Sentences

1. As a result of this mishap, he was not on work for a week.
2. David twisted his arms and, as a result, he won't be taking part in the basketball tournament.
3. Tom died as a result of an accident.
4. Several houses were shattered as a result of the heavy storm.
5. Jackson misbehaved with his boss; as a result, he lost the job.
6. He took too many loans and as a result, he went bankrupt.
7. Many local citizens died as a result of a bomb blast.
8. Lots of fishes and other sea creatures had died as a result of the crude oil spilling.

Origin

This phrase came into existence in the early 15^th century when people at that time started using the word result. The phrase was used as a final consequence of the actions or the events that have taken place. There were a range of possible outcomes of these actions and the sequence of events. Additionally, there is no definite origin available of this very phrase.