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result > 6 senses
NOUN1result, consequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshotA phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
2result, solution, answer, resolution, solventA statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
3result, resultant, final result, outcome, terminationSomething that results
4result, resultant roleThe semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
VERB1result, ensueIssue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.)
2result, leave, leadResult in
result > pronunciation
Soundsrihzah'lt; riyzah'lt
Rhymesadult, catapult, consult, and 7 more rhymes in ahlt at the HyperDic website...
result > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningA phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.
Synonymsconsequence, effect, outcome, event, issue, upshot
Narroweroffspring, materialization, materialisation; aftereffect; aftermath, wake, backwash; bandwagon effect; brisance; butterfly effect; by-product, byproduct; change; coattails effect; Coriolis effect; dent; domino effect; harvest; impact, wallop; influence; knock-on effect; outgrowth, branch, offshoot, offset; product; placebo effect; position effect; repercussion, reverberation; response; side effect, fallout; spillover
Broaderphenomenon
Verbsresult; result
result > noun 2, communication
MeaningA statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem.
Examples"he computed the result to four decimal places"
Synonymssolution, answer, resolution, solvent
Narrowerdenouement
Broaderstatement
result > noun 3, event
MeaningSomething that results.
Examples"he listened for the results on the radio"
Synonymsresultant, final result, outcome, termination
Narrowerdenouement; deal; decision; decision; consequence, aftermath; poetic justice, just deserts; separation; sequel, subsequence; worst
Broaderending, conclusion, finish
Verbsresult
result > noun 4, communication
MeaningThe semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause.
Synonymsresultant role
Broadersemantic role, participant role
result > verb 1, stative
MeaningIssue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.). End.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"result in tragedy"
Synonymsensue
Narrowercome; be due, flow from; follow, fall out; follow, come after
Broaderprove, turn out, turn up
Nounsresult; result; resultant
result > verb 2, stative
MeaningResult in.
PatternSomething ----s something
Synonymsleave, lead
Narrowerlead
Broaderbring about
Similar toleave; leave
Nounsresult; resultant

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