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result

/ɹɪˈzʌlt/noun, verb2 syllables

Result means: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.

Synonyms for result30

noun, as in a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot

noun, as in a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

solution, answer, resolution, solvent

noun, as in something that results

resultant, final result, outcome, termination

noun, as in the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause

resultant role

verb, as in produce as a result or residue

leave, lead

verb, as in issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

ensue

also used for result

attend, obtain, follow, arise, conclusion, opinion, verdict, edict, ruling, award, censure, choice, get in

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What does result mean?7

noun

1

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”

2

a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem“they were trying to find a peaceful solution”

3

something that results“he listened for the results on the radio”

4

the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause

verb

1

produce as a result or residue“The water left a mark on the silk dress”

2

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end“result in tragedy”

3

come about or follow as a consequence“nothing will result from this meeting”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with result?5

one syllable

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Result in a sentence

  • As regards result, you don't have to worry.unknown
  • In most cases, car accidents result from lack of sleep.CK
  • As a result, he became a great merchant.unknown
  • As a result, more women are receiving equal work.unknown
  • As regards the result, you need not worry so much.unknown
  • Apart from the result, your intention was good.unknown
  • Obviously, the server load will increase as a result.unknown
  • As a result of a traffic accident, several persons were killed.unknown

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Forms of result

as a noun

plural
results

as a verb

past tense
resulted
present participle
resulting
third-person singular
results
past participle
resulted