Cool MateCause vs Will result in
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Cause
Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
Will result in
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Cause
| Cause | Will result in | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kɔːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kɔːz/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //wɪl rɪˈzʌlt ɪn//🇺🇸 //wɪl rɪˈzʌlt ɪn// |
| Meaning | The reason something happens. | Will cause something to happen. |
| Example | The cause of the accident was a flat tire. | Too much sugar will result in health problems. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | real, root, true, determine, discover, find, be, lie in something, remain, cause of, cause and effect, the cause of death, due to natural causes, good, great, real, have, find, give (somebody), cause for, cause for concern, with good cause, without good cause, deserving, good, just, advance, champion, embrace, for the cause of, in the cause of, in a/the cause, (all) for a good cause, (all) in a good cause | will result in success, will result in confusion, will result in changes, will result in damage, will result in delays |
| Antonyms | effect, result | - |
| Common mistakes | Confusing 'cause' with 'because' in sentences., Using 'caused' incorrectly when the present form 'cause' is needed., Incorrectly using 'cause' as a noun instead of a verb. | Confused with 'will result from' which indicates the cause instead of the effect., Incorrectly used with a subject instead of a noun or gerund., Omitting 'will' in conditional sentences. |
| Usage notes | Use 'cause' in standard writing and conversation. In formal contexts, you might use 'cause' less frequently, opting for 'cause' instead. Avoid using it in very casual or children's language. | Used in both spoken and written English. More common in formal contexts, especially in academic or professional writing. |
See it in real clips
Frequently asked questions: Cause vs Will result in
What's the difference between Cause and Will result in?
Cause: The reason something happens. Will result in: Will cause something to happen.
Which is more common: Cause and Will result in?
Cause is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Cause: The cause of the accident was a flat tire. Will result in: Too much sugar will result in health problems.
Can I use Cause and Will result in interchangeably?
Not always. Cause and Will result in are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.