As a consequence
Academic discourse marker used to connect ideas
Use it to sound professional and logical when explaining the result of an action.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- A formal way to say 'so' or 'because of that'.
- Used to link a cause to a direct result.
- Best for professional writing, essays, and serious conversations.
معنی
This phrase is a fancy way of saying 'because of that' or 'so.' It connects an action or situation directly to its logical result.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Explaining a project delay
The software update failed. As a consequence, the launch was delayed by a week.
The software update failed. Because of that, the launch was delayed.
Talking about health choices
I stayed up until 4 AM. As a consequence, I feel like a zombie today.
I stayed up until 4 AM. So, I feel like a zombie today.
Texting a coworker about a mistake
I missed the train. As a consequence, I'll be 20 minutes late for the meeting.
I missed the train. Therefore, I'll be 20 minutes late.
زمینه فرهنگی
This phrase reflects the Western emphasis on linear logic and accountability. It is a staple of 'Standard English' used in global business and academia to ensure there is no ambiguity about why something happened. While it originated in formal literature, it is now the gold standard for professional clarity.
The Comma Rule
Always put a comma after `As a consequence` when it starts a sentence. It helps the reader pause and prepare for the result.
Don't Overuse It
If you use it in every paragraph, you'll sound like a textbook. Mix it up with `Therefore` or `So` to keep things fresh.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- A formal way to say 'so' or 'because of that'.
- Used to link a cause to a direct result.
- Best for professional writing, essays, and serious conversations.
What It Means
Imagine you knock over a glass of milk. The floor gets wet. As a consequence is the bridge between those two events. It tells your listener that the second thing happened because of the first. It is like a more sophisticated version of the word so. It highlights the logic of cause and effect clearly.
How To Use It
You usually put it at the start of a new sentence. Always follow it with a comma to let the reader breathe. For example: The rain was heavy. As a consequence, the match was cancelled. You can also use a semicolon before it in long sentences. This keeps your writing flowing smoothly without stopping the rhythm too abruptly.
When To Use It
Use this when you want to sound professional or serious. It is perfect for business emails, university essays, or important reports. It shows you understand the gravity of a situation. Use it when explaining a mistake at work. It makes you sound like a clear, logical thinker who takes responsibility.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it while grabbing a burger with friends. It sounds a bit stiff and robotic in casual talk. If you say, I am hungry; as a consequence, I will eat, your friends might think you are a computer. Stick to so or that is why for your weekend chats.
Cultural Background
English speakers value clear logic in professional settings. This phrase comes from Latin roots meaning 'to follow.' In Western academic culture, being direct about results is highly respected. It shows you are not hiding the outcome of an action. It became popular in legal and scientific writing centuries ago.
Common Variations
You can say consequently if you want to be even shorter. As a result is a very common twin phrase. For a more dramatic flair, try thus or hence. If you are writing a very formal letter, accordingly also works well. All of these help you avoid repeating the same words.
نکات کاربردی
This is a C1-level discourse marker. It is highly effective in formal writing but should be used sparingly in casual conversation to avoid sounding pretentious.
The Comma Rule
Always put a comma after `As a consequence` when it starts a sentence. It helps the reader pause and prepare for the result.
Don't Overuse It
If you use it in every paragraph, you'll sound like a textbook. Mix it up with `Therefore` or `So` to keep things fresh.
The 'Sarcastic' Effect
Native speakers sometimes use this for minor problems to be funny. Saying 'I dropped my toast; as a consequence, my day is ruined' is a common form of dry humor.
مثالها
6The software update failed. As a consequence, the launch was delayed by a week.
The software update failed. Because of that, the launch was delayed.
Shows a clear professional link between a failure and its result.
I stayed up until 4 AM. As a consequence, I feel like a zombie today.
I stayed up until 4 AM. So, I feel like a zombie today.
Uses a formal phrase for a relatable, tired situation.
I missed the train. As a consequence, I'll be 20 minutes late for the meeting.
I missed the train. Therefore, I'll be 20 minutes late.
Keeps the tone respectful even when delivering bad news.
He never listened to her. As a consequence, she decided to leave.
He never listened to her. Because of that, she decided to leave.
Adds weight and seriousness to a difficult emotional outcome.
You didn't clean your room. As a consequence, no video games tonight.
You didn't clean your room. So, no video games tonight.
Sounds firm and authoritative.
The city grew rapidly. As a consequence, the old infrastructure began to fail.
The city grew rapidly. As a result, the old infrastructure failed.
Perfect for academic analysis.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the best phrase to complete the professional email.
The shipment was damaged during transit. ___, we will issue a full refund.
'As a consequence' provides the formal logical link needed for a business refund.
Complete the sentence to show cause and effect.
I forgot to charge my phone. ___, I couldn't call an Uber.
'As a consequence' starts the second sentence to show the result of the first.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality Scale of 'Result' Connectors
Used with friends and family.
So...
Good for everyday work talk.
That's why...
Professional and academic.
As a consequence...
Legal or very old-fashioned writing.
Accordingly...
When to use 'As a consequence'
Academic Essay
Linking data to a conclusion.
Business Report
Explaining quarterly losses.
Serious Apology
Explaining why you missed a deadline.
Formal Speech
Addressing a community issue.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, they are almost identical. As a consequence often sounds slightly more formal or implies a negative outcome.
No, it almost always appears at the beginning of the sentence that describes the result.
It's fine for presentations or serious meetings. In a casual coffee chat, it might sound a bit too stiff.
You can use one if you are joining two closely related thoughts in one sentence, like: The power went out; as a consequence, the food spoiled.
Yes, but the grammar changes. You must follow it with a noun, like As a consequence of the rain, we stayed home.
Not 'better,' just different. Use so for friends and as a consequence for your boss or professor.
Not always, but the word 'consequence' often has a slightly negative or serious 'weight' to it in English.
Both! It is a standard phrase used across all major English dialects in professional settings.
Absolutely. It is a great way to link a new paragraph to the logic of the previous one.
Forgetting the comma. People often write As a consequence the plan failed, but it should be As a consequence, the plan failed.
عبارات مرتبط
Consequently
A one-word adverb version of the same idea.
Therefore
A very common formal logical connector.
As a result
The most common synonym for 'as a consequence'.
In turn
Used when one event causes a sequence of other events.
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