result

The word “result” has 2 syllables: re-sult

It's pronounced as /rɪˈzʌlt/

What is synonym and antonym for result?

In the thesaurus, “result” has 85 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for result along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for result

act
affect
afterclap
aftereffect
afterglow
aftermath
aftershock
answer
arise
backwash
be
befall
behave
betide
blowback
break
by-product
chance
child
clue
come
come about
come down
come off
come up
conclusion
consequence
cook
corollary
denouement
determination
develop
development
do
echo
effect
explanation
fall out
fallout
fate
finding
follow
fruit
go down
go off
go on
hap
happen
implication
influence
intervene
issue
key
materialize
matter of course
occur
offshoot
operate
outcome
outgrowth
pan out
pass
perform
precipitate
proceed
product
ramification
react
redound
repercussion
respond
resultant
ripple
rise
sequel
sequence
side effect
solution
spin-off
sway
take
transpire
turn out
upshot
work

Antonyms for result

antecedent
backfire
base
basis
causation
cause
consideration
determinant
factor
fizzle
foundation
ground
groundwork
impetus
incentive
inspiration
instigation
mother
occasion
origin
reason
root
source
spring
stimulus

Meanings of result

noun
1. That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.
2. The fruit, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
3. The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
4. A flying back; resilience.
5. The final score in a game.
6. (by extension) A positive or favourable outcome for someone.
verb
1. To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
2. (followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about.
3. To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.
4. To leap back; to rebound.
interjection
1. An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.

Example Sentences

His hard work will result in a promotion.
The experiment did not result in the expected outcome.
Poor planning can result in serious problems.
Careful study often result in better grades.
The negotiation may result in a compromise between both sides.

On this page you'll find 110 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to result, such as: act, affect, afterclap, aftereffect, afterglow, aftermath, aftershock.

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