as a result of
/æz ə rɪˈzʌlt ɒv/
Meaning
This prepositional phrase means 'because of' or 'due to.' It is used to introduce the cause of a specific event or situation, showing a clear cause-and-effect relationship. It can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
Examples
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As a result of the heavy rain, the football match was postponed.
As a result of the heavy rain, the football match was postponed.
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He got the job as a result of his excellent interview performance.
He got the job as a result of his excellent interview performance.
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As a result of the new policy, employees can now work from home.
As a result of the new policy, employees can now work from home.
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The flight was delayed as a result of a technical issue.
The flight was delayed as a result of a technical issue.
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As a result of regular practice, her English has improved significantly.
As a result of regular practice, her English has improved significantly.
Common Mistakes
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✗ As the result of the storm, the power went out.
✓ As a result of the storm, the power went out.
The standard idiom uses the indefinite article 'a', not the definite article 'the'.
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✗ As a result of we missed the bus, we were late.
✓ As a result of missing the bus, we were late.
'As a result of' is a prepositional phrase and must be followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing verb), not a full clause with a subject and verb.
Related Expressions
Practice
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___ his hard work, he passed the exam with flying colors.
💡 Use a phrase that connects his passing the exam to his hard work.
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As a result of
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The road was closed ___ a serious traffic accident.
💡 Identify the accident as the cause of the road closure.
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as a result of