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As a result of something and describing effects and results

therefore

adverb

as a result of the reason that has just been mentioned

consequently

adverb

as a result

accordingly

adverb

as a result of something

from

preposition

as a result of something

thus

adverb

as a result of the fact that you have just mentioned

hence

adverb

used for introducing something that is a result of the fact that has just been stated

as a consequence/in consequence

used for saying that one thing is the result of another

by virtue of something

because of, or as a result of

ensuing

adjective

an ensuing event or activity happens after something else, often as a result of it

knock-on

adjective

a knock-on effect is the indirect result of something

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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