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[Anonymous]

Dear Teachers,

Is there a difference bettween these two expressions

1- as a result of somthing
2- as an immediat effect of somthing

Thanks

[Rusty]

Is there a difference bettween these two expressions

1- as a result of something
2- as an immediate effect of something
(The difference is in the time element. 1. does not state how soon the result/effect occurred. 2. says that it was immediate/right away).