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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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Compound Adverbs
in (this|that) case
in this case
[Adverb]

used to refer to a specific situation or scenario being discussed

Ex: If the train is delayed, in that case, we might miss the meeting. 
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in the event that
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 the power goes out, we have backup generators to keep the hospital running smoothly. 
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under the circumstances

used to acknowledge that a particular action or situation is influenced by the existing conditions or context

Ex: Given the current economic downturn, the company had to make some difficult decisions under the circumstances. 
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as a result
as a result
[Adverb]

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

Ex: He worked hard on his studies, and as a result, he achieved top grades in the class. 
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after all
after all
[Adverb]

used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or justification

Ex: He felt guilty about taking a day off work, but after all, he had been working overtime for weeks. 
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