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re·sult

result

 
 
pronunciation:
rih zuhlt
parts of speech:
verb, noun
features:
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part of speech: verb
inflections: results, resulting, resulted
definition 1: to happen because of something.
The accident resulted from the driver's not paying attention.
similar words:
amount, develop, evolve, follow, happen, issue, occur, spring
definition 2: to end in a certain way.
His efforts resulted in success.
similar words:
cause, conclude, finish
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part of speech: noun
definition: something that happens because of something else; consequence; outcome.
We were surprised by the result of the experiment.
 
synonyms:
consequence, effect, outcome
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  • resulting:
    happening as a result.