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Cause and effect – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: cause, conditions, consequently, damage n, v, effect… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. cause /kɔ:z/ (noun) — something that makes another thing happen
    Example: Lack of sleep was the cause of his headache.
    Synonyms: reason, source, origin
  2. conditions /kən'dɪʃənz/ (noun) — the things that affect how good or bad a situation is
    Example: The working conditions are better this year.
    Synonyms: circumstances, situation, environment
  3. consequently /,kɑ:nsɪ'kwɛntli/ (adverb) — as a result of what happened before
    Example: It snowed overnight; consequently, schools were closed.
    Synonyms: therefore, thus, as a result
  4. damage n, v /'dæmɪdʒ/ (verb) — Harm or injury; to harm or spoil something.
    Example: The storm damaged the roof.
    Synonyms: harm, hurt
  5. effect /ɪ'fekt/ (noun) — a change caused by something else
    Example: The new law had a big effect.
    Synonyms: result, impact, influence
  6. fortunately /'fɔ:rtʃənətli/ (adverb) — used to say something good happened by chance
    Example: Fortunately, the train was on time.
    Synonyms: luckily, thankfully, by good luck
  7. give [cause an effect] /ɡɪv/ (verb) — to cause a result or effect
    Example: The news gave me hope.
    Synonyms: cause, produce, create
  8. go off [go bad] /ɡoʊ ɒf/ (verb) — to become bad and no longer fresh
    Example: The milk has gone off.
    Synonyms: spoil, turn bad
  9. in spite of /ɪn spaɪt əv/ (phrase) — without being affected by
    Example: In spite of the noise, she slept well.
    Synonyms: despite, regardless of
  10. instead /ɪn'stɛd/ (adverb) — used to say one thing replaces another
    Example: I chose tea instead of coffee.
    Synonyms: rather, in place of
  11. make [cause sb to do sth] /meɪk/ (verb) — to cause someone to do something
    Example: Her words made him smile.
    Synonyms: cause, force, persuade
  12. necessary /'nesəseri/ (adjective) — needed for a purpose or to do something
    Example: It is necessary to wear a helmet.
    Synonyms: needed, essential
  13. otherwise /'ʌðərwaɪz/ (adverb) — if not, or if the result is different
    Example: Hurry up, otherwise we'll be late.
    Synonyms: or else, if not
  14. purpose /'pɝ:pəs/ (noun) — the thing you want to achieve or the reason for doing something
    Example: The purpose of this trip is to learn more.
    Synonyms: goal, aim, intent
  15. reason /'ri:zən/ (noun) — the cause or explanation for something
    Example: The reason for the delay was traffic.
    Synonyms: cause, explanation, motive
  16. require /rɪ'kwaɪər/ (verb) — to need something or make it necessary
    Example: This job requires experience.
    Synonyms: need, demand
  17. result [consequence] /rɪ'zʌlt/ (noun) — something that happens because of an action or event
    Example: The result of the storm was heavy damage.
    Synonyms: consequence, outcome
  18. run out of sth /rʌn aʊt əv/ (phrase) — To use all of something so none is left.
    Example: We ran out of milk.
    Synonyms: use up, exhaust
  19. sign (of sth happening) /saɪn/ (noun) — a clear mark or evidence that something is happening
    Example: Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
    Synonyms: evidence, indicator, signal
  20. so /soʊ/ (conjunction) — with that result or effect
    Example: I was tired, so I went to bed early.
    Synonyms: therefore, thus
  21. so that /soʊ ðæt/ (phrase) — with the aim that something will happen
    Example: She spoke quietly so that the baby would not wake up.
    Synonyms: in order that, to
  22. support [help] /sə'pɔ:rt/ (verb) — to help someone or something succeed or continue
    Example: Her family supports her studies.
    Synonyms: help, assist, back
  23. therefore /'ðerfɔ:r/ (adverb) — for that reason; as a result
    Example: It was raining, therefore we stayed home.
    Synonyms: so, thus, as a result
  24. too /tu:/ (adverb) — also; in addition
    Example: I want tea too.
    Synonyms: also, as well
  25. whereas /,wɛr'æz/ (conjunction) — used to show a strong difference between two things
    Example: She likes tea, whereas I prefer coffee.
    Synonyms: while, in contrast
  26. while [comparing] /waɪl/ (conjunction) — used to compare two things
    Example: She is taller while he is shorter.
    Synonyms: whereas, by contrast

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