result Meaning & Definition
What Does Result Mean?
As a verb, result means To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor. It can also mean To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about. As a noun, it means 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. As an interjection, it means An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.
Word Facts for Result
| Part of speech | verb, noun, interjection |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹɪˈzʌlt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | issue, lead and consequence |
| Plural | results |
| Verb forms | results, resulting, resulted |
Result Definition (Verb)
- To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.
- To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about.
This measure will result in good or in evil.
- To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.
- To leap back; to rebound.
Result as a Noun
- 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.
the result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation
- The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
- The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
- A flying back; resilience.
- The final score in a game.
- A positive or favourable outcome for someone.
Result as an Interjection
- An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.
Noun
- The fruit, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.
- (by extension) A positive or favourable outcome for someone.
Verb
- (followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about
This measure will result in good or in evil.
Synonyms of Result
Result synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Result
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Result in a Sentence
This measure will result in good or in evil.
the result of a course of action; the result of a mathematical operation
Word Forms & Grammar
result (third-person singular simple present results, present participle resulting, simple past and past participle resulted)
result (plural results)
result
Words That Rhyme With Result
Origin of Result
Recorded since 1432 as Middle English resulten, from Medieval Latin resultare, in Classical Latin "to spring forward, rebound", the frequentative of the past participle of resilio (“to rebound”), from re- (“back”) + salio (“to jump, leap”).
Pronouncing Result
Result is pronounced //ɹɪˈzʌlt// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Result
Is result a verb or a noun?
Result is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an interjection.
What is another word for result?
Close synonyms of result are issue, lead and consequence. See the full list of result synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of result?
The plural of result is results.
What is the past tense of result?
The past tense of result is resulted. The present participle is resulting.