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Result

UK /["/rɪˈzʌlt/"]/US /["/rɪˈzʌlt/"]/

Definition

a thing that is caused or produced because of something else

In simple words: What happens because of something else.

Examples

  • The result of the test was better than I expected.
  • He worked hard, and his result was excellent.
  • What will be the result of this experiment?
  • The quick result surprised everyone at the meeting.
  • Her result in the competition was very impressive.

Usage notes

Use 'result' in both written and spoken language when discussing outcomes. It's appropriate in academic, professional, and casual settings, but should be avoided in overly emotional contexts.

Grammar pattern

result + from + cause

Memory hint

Think of 'result' as the final 'resulting' score in a game.

Collocations

  • beneficial
  • encouraging
  • favourable/​favorable
  • deliver
  • have
  • produce
  • as a/​the result
  • with a/​the result
  • election
  • electoral
  • poll
  • announce
  • read out
  • influence
  • encouraging
  • excellent
  • good
  • get
  • have
  • early
  • initial
  • preliminary
  • await
  • wait for
  • get
  • demonstrate something
  • illustrate something
  • reflect something
  • pending the result of
  • result from
  • concrete
  • tangible
  • come up with
  • deliver
  • get

Synonyms

  • outcome
  • consequence
  • effect
  • ending
  • conclusion

Antonyms

  • cause
  • source

Common mistakes

  • 'Resulting' should not be used without a clear cause.
  • Confusing 'result' with 'resort' when talking about outcomes.
  • Using 'result' incorrectly as a verb without an object.