direct result
Immediate consequence
Use it to clearly link an action to its immediate consequence with confidence and logic.
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- One thing caused another with no steps in between.
- Used to show a clear, logical link between cause and effect.
- Common in both professional settings and serious personal conversations.
Bedeutung
This phrase describes a situation where one thing happens because of another thing. It means there are no steps in between; Action A caused Result B immediately.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Discussing health with a friend
My energy boost is a direct result of quitting sugar.
My energy boost is an immediate consequence of quitting sugar.
A business meeting about sales
The increase in sales is a direct result of our new ad campaign.
The increase in sales is an immediate consequence of our new ad campaign.
Texting about a mistake
My phone screen is cracked as a direct result of my clumsiness.
My phone screen is cracked as an immediate consequence of my clumsiness.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase reflects a Western philosophical focus on linear causality and individual responsibility. It is frequently used in legal systems to establish liability, making it a powerful tool for clear communication. In modern media, it is the 'go-to' phrase for journalists to link policy changes to social outcomes.
Pair it with 'As a'
You will sound very natural if you use the full phrase 'as a direct result of'. It flows better in long sentences.
Don't overcomplicate
If the cause is complicated or has many steps, use 'indirect result' instead. Using 'direct' for complex things makes you sound confused.
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- One thing caused another with no steps in between.
- Used to show a clear, logical link between cause and effect.
- Common in both professional settings and serious personal conversations.
What It Means
Think of a row of dominoes. You push the first one, and the second one falls. That fall is a direct result of your finger pushing it. It means there is a clear, straight line between the cause and the effect. No guessing is needed. If you eat a whole ghost pepper, the fire in your mouth is a direct result of that choice. It is simple logic in action.
How To Use It
You usually use it to explain why something happened. It often follows the verb to be. For example, "My headache is a direct result of the loud music." You can also use it to start a sentence to show impact. Use it when you want to sound certain. It makes you sound like you have analyzed the situation. It is much stronger than saying "because of."
When To Use It
Use it when the link between two things is obvious. It is perfect for work meetings when discussing profits. It works great when talking to a doctor about symptoms. You can even use it with friends when joking about your life choices. "My tiredness is a direct result of staying up until 3 AM watching cat videos." It adds a bit of weight to your words.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it if the connection is weak or indirect. If you missed your bus because you couldn't find your keys, the missed bus is a direct result of the lost keys. However, your bad mood three days later is probably not a direct result of that bus. That would be an indirect result. Also, avoid it in very short, casual texts like "I'm late, direct result of traffic." It might sound a bit too robotic for a quick text to a best friend.
Cultural Background
English speakers love to find someone or something to blame! This phrase is very common in Western news and law. It reflects a culture that values cause-and-effect logic. We like to know exactly who is responsible for what. It became very popular in scientific and political writing in the 20th century. Now, it is a staple of everyday professional English.
Common Variations
You might hear people say as a direct result of. This is the most common way to link it to a cause. Sometimes people say the direct consequence. If you want to be even more dramatic, you can say the inevitable result. But direct result is the most balanced and common version you will hear in a coffee shop or a boardroom.
Nutzungshinweise
The phrase is neutral but leans toward professional or academic use. It is highly effective when you need to be persuasive or clear about accountability.
Pair it with 'As a'
You will sound very natural if you use the full phrase 'as a direct result of'. It flows better in long sentences.
Don't overcomplicate
If the cause is complicated or has many steps, use 'indirect result' instead. Using 'direct' for complex things makes you sound confused.
The Blame Game
In English-speaking offices, using 'direct result' is a polite but firm way to point out who is responsible for a mistake without being rude.
Beispiele
6My energy boost is a direct result of quitting sugar.
My energy boost is an immediate consequence of quitting sugar.
Shows a clear link between a lifestyle change and a feeling.
The increase in sales is a direct result of our new ad campaign.
The increase in sales is an immediate consequence of our new ad campaign.
Professional way to attribute success to a specific action.
My phone screen is cracked as a direct result of my clumsiness.
My phone screen is cracked as an immediate consequence of my clumsiness.
Accepting responsibility in a slightly self-deprecating way.
The flood was a direct result of the record-breaking rainfall.
The flood was an immediate consequence of the record-breaking rainfall.
Explaining a natural disaster with logic.
My cat's weight gain is a direct result of him being a master manipulator at dinner time.
My cat's weight gain is an immediate consequence of him being a master manipulator at dinner time.
Using a formal phrase for a funny, lighthearted topic.
The tension between us is a direct result of my poor communication.
The tension between us is an immediate consequence of my poor communication.
Taking deep personal responsibility for a relationship issue.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the best phrase to complete the sentence about a clear cause.
The team's victory was a ___ of their hard work and training.
Since hard work leads straight to victory, 'direct result' is the most logical choice.
Complete the sentence to show why the person is tired.
My exhaustion is a ___ of not sleeping for twenty-four hours.
Not sleeping causes exhaustion immediately, making it a 'direct result'.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of 'Direct Result'
Used when joking about personal habits.
My messy hair is a direct result of the wind.
Standard everyday explanation.
The traffic is a direct result of the construction.
Used in reports or legal documents.
The deficit is a direct result of overspending.
When to say 'Direct Result'
At the Gym
Sore muscles are a direct result of leg day.
In the Office
The project delay is a direct result of the power outage.
With Family
The burnt dinner is a direct result of me falling asleep.
In a News Report
The clean air is a direct result of the new law.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot exactly. While they both show cause, direct result is more formal and emphasizes that nothing else happened in between.
Yes! You can say your success is a direct result of your parents' support. It works for both good and bad outcomes.
It is fine, but it might sound a bit serious. Use it when you want to be clear or funny about a mistake.
The opposite is an indirect result or a side effect. These mean the cause and effect are not as closely linked.
Yes, it is very common. Professors love it because it shows clear, logical thinking in your essays.
You can use it as a verb, like 'The fire directly resulted from the spark,' but direct result as a noun is much more common.
Only if you use it in every sentence! In a normal conversation, it just sounds like you are being precise.
Absolutely. You can say the wet grass is a direct result of the rain last night.
They are almost identical. Consequence sounds slightly more negative, while result is more neutral.
Put the stress on the word 'direct'. Say it like: duh-RECT re-ZULT.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Byproduct
Consequence
Outcome
Causal link
Chain reaction
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