Definitions

result

[ri-zuhlt] / rɪˈzʌlt /

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effect brought about by something n.
happen, develop v.

NOUN

effect brought about by something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion consequence decision development event issue outcome product reaction

STRONG

aftereffect aftermath arrangement backwash by-product close completion consummation corollary creature crop denouement determination emanation end eventuality execution finish fruit fruition harvest offshoot outcropping outgrowth payoff proceeds production repercussion returns sequel sequence settlement termination upshot

WEAK

ensual

Antonyms

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beginning cause commencement origin source start

STRONG

failure initiation introduction opening unfulfillment

VERB

happen, develop

Synonyms

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appear arise come from culminate derive emanate emerge end ensue follow grow occur proceed produce rise stem

STRONG

accrue attend conclude effect eventuate finish flow fruit germinate issue originate spring terminate

WEAK

be due to become of come about come forth come of come out eventualize pan out turn out wind up work out

Antonyms

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begin commence create decline decrease disappear halt lessen precede start stop

STRONG

ignore initiate introduce keep neglect

WEAK

cause

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for result?

The word result often refers to what happens (or what has happened) because of something else. A close synonym for result is outcome. Like result, outcome often implies that something has ended and reached its conclusion, such as a game or a research project. Another term for this is end result. A somewhat less common synonym is upshot. In these contexts, the result is what has come out of it—the result of a game is the final score or, more specifically, who won; the result of research is the data that has been gathered from it. The result of a cause is called an effect. All effects come after an action, but the word aftereffect can be used for delayed effects—those that come later, after the initial effects. The result of a certain action is called a consequence. The word repercussion often refers to a negative consequence. The word aftermath is usually reserved for the consequences of a major event—what happens after it.

What are other words for as a result?

As a result is one of those set phrases that’s often used in essays or other formal writing (though it’s also used in everyday conversation). If you’re talking about people and their actions, you could use as a consequence. Rather than trying to replace result with another word, though, you can also reword the sentence altogether, such as by saying The result was… or using result in its verb sense, as in This resulted in…. Or you could reword the sentence using one of the many synonyms listed in the first section above.

How do you use result in a sentence?

Result is a very common word that can be used in a variety of ways, including as both a noun and a verb. Here are some examples of result in a sentence:

The result was clearly an upset—the favorites lost to a weaker and less experienced team.
Using cold butter yields better results when making pastry.
The scandal has resulted in the resignation of three top officials.

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“There is then no way to get the challenged ballots segregated. As a result, the relief the United States sought and needed is no longer available — rendering voluntary dismissal necessary.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

As a result, a procedure to drain fluid from Isaac's brain did not take place.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

But governance maturity significantly trails this rapid adoption, as less than half of organizations have the right frameworks to substantiate every AI-generated result, the survey found.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

The IG Metall union organised the actions after several rounds of negotiations with employers on behalf of its members ended with no result.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

The result didn’t taste as good as salt, but it was better than nothing, and the same residue could be used to tenderize tough leaves or meat.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

On a pro-forma basis, which factors in Cox’s results from both recent quarter and year-earlier period, revenue declined 1.5% to $16.5 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

The results raised long-standing concerns over the quality of work and whether the lingering contamination could present risks to the residents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

Now investors are concerned about what the election results may mean for the artificial-intelligence buildout, Musk’s business empire and his companies’ merger prospects.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

The results are a "disappointment," Watson said in a statement, but "the fight is not over."

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Again he tried, but the results were no different.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

While ballots are still being counted around the country, more than three dozen local measures have already passed that resulted in tighter regulations for data centers, according to consulting firm Redbud Consulting.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Imported Ebola cases are extremely rare in the UK and have resulted in no deaths.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

That resulted in the company’s board opting to sharpen MTY Food’s focus on efficiency, simplification and disciplined capital allocation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

In many cases, Ohanian said, California’s ballooning budget has not resulted in higher quality of public services.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

And if the distance resulted in less day-to-day Drave, well, that was just a bonus.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Unlike partial closures, day-long closures resulting in ticket refunds can have a marked impact on the Louvre, which relies to a much greater degree on ticket revenue than other major museums.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

The resulting demand for cutting-edge chips and other high-tech equipment has boosted share price gains across the technology sector.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Those differences could influence the properties and luminosity of the resulting supernovae, potentially helping explain why certain Type Ia explosions are unusually bright.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

"That and the resulting fuel prices are what in the end has done the damage."

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

The resulting empires were administered with the aid of writing.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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