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result

[ri-zuhlt] / rɪˈzʌlt /
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
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
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.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The result of this miscalculation may very well be catastrophic.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The result is a record gap between performance and underlying earnings growth for tech.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

If central bankers think that the rise in energy prices is unlikely to result in what are known as second-round effects, they can leave borrowing costs unchanged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

As a result, the race for AI "brains" is no longer so clear cut.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“The ocean has flooded into lowland areas, creating new islands and waterways. As a result, the ocean currents are always changing, which makes them hard to predict.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.