Compound Adverbs - Condition or Consequence
Explore English compound adverbs for expressing condition or consequence, including "in the event that" and "as a result".
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in the event that
[conjunction]
used to indicate that something is being considered or planned for a specific possible occurrence or situation
Ex:
In the event that
it
rains
during
the
outdoor
wedding
,
we
have
tents
available
to
provide
cover
for
the
guests
.
under the circumstances
[adverb]
used to acknowledge that a particular action or situation is influenced by the existing conditions or context
Ex:
It
was
a
difficult
decision
to
make
,
but
under the circumstances
,
it
was
the
only
option
available
.
as a result
[adverb]
used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation
Ex:
She
invested
in stocks
at
the
right
time
,
and
as a result
,
she
saw
a
substantial
return
on
her
investment
.
after all
[adverb]
used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or justification
Ex:
He
was
n't
sure
if
he
should
accept
the
job
offer
,
but
after all
,
it
came with
a
higher
salary
.