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UK//ðə weɪ ɪt tɜːnd aʊt//US//ðə weɪ ɪt tɜrnd aʊt//

Meaning of The way it turned out

The final result or outcome of a situation.

In simple words: How something happened in the end.

The way it turned out in a sentence

  • I was surprised by the way it turned out in the end.
  • Despite our worries, the way it turned out was quite positive.
  • No one expected the way it turned out during the meeting.
  • She often reflects on the way it turned out over the years.
  • The way it turned out surprised us all at the party.

How to use The way it turned out

Use this phrase when discussing the outcome of events. It’s suitable for casual conversations and most formal contexts but may seem overly casual in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a movie plot twist where 'the way it turned out' changes everything.

Related words

Collocations with The way it turned out

  • consider the way it turned out
  • change the way it turned out
  • discuss the way it turned out

Synonyms for The way it turned out

  • the outcome
  • the result
  • the finale
  • the conclusion
  • the end result

Common mistakes with The way it turned out

  • Using it in a literal sense instead of figurative.
  • Confusing with 'the way it is' which has a different meaning.
  • Not recognizing it as a fixed phrase when forming sentences.

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Frequently asked questions about The way it turned out

What does The way it turned out mean?

How something happened in the end.

What is the definition of The way it turned out?

The final result or outcome of a situation.

How do you use The way it turned out in a sentence?

I was surprised by the way it turned out in the end.

Can you give another example of The way it turned out?

Despite our worries, the way it turned out was quite positive.

What are synonyms for The way it turned out?

Common alternatives include the outcome, the result, the finale, the conclusion, the end result.

What words go with The way it turned out?

It commonly pairs with consider the way it turned out, change the way it turned out, discuss the way it turned out.

What are common mistakes when using The way it turned out?

Using it in a literal sense instead of figurative. Confusing with 'the way it is' which has a different meaning. Not recognizing it as a fixed phrase when forming sentences.

How do you pronounce The way it turned out?

US: //ðə weɪ ɪt tɜrnd aʊt//, UK: //ðə weɪ ɪt tɜːnd aʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The way it turned out?

Use this phrase when discussing the outcome of events. It’s suitable for casual conversations and most formal contexts but may seem overly casual in very formal writing.