Definitions

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

STRONGEST

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.

"As a result, those individuals were unaware of the breach and deprived of the opportunity to take steps to prevent secondary harm."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I’ll even accept the suggestion that this victory was the result of magic released during a halftime performance from Staten Island’s aging and beloved Wu-Tang Clan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The couple allege that they suffered smoke inhalation injuries, emotional distress and mental anguish as a result of the fire, which destroyed their Malibu home, according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

As a result, cells lose what scientists call metabolic plasticity, their ability to rapidly adapt to shifting energy demands.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Chatting with Traveler first thing really did result in a happy good morning.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

result

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Vocabulary lists containing result

Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List

Word Generation Science - Scientific Thinking

Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 8