result
21 synonyms and 1 antonym for result, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To happen as a consequence of something else.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To happen as a consequence of something else.
“His injury resulted from a fall on the ice.”
2. noun
The outcome or effect that something produces.
“The test results came back negative.”
resolution
effect
solvent
resultant
termination
event
issue
upshot
consequence
answer
solution
outcome
Opposites
How to use result
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
as a result
get results
end result
Etymology
From Medieval Latin resultare, "to spring back or rebound," from re- + salire ("to jump").
Full origin of result →Frequently asked questions
What does “result” mean?
The word “result” means to happen as a consequence of something else. In plain terms, something that comes out of a cause, or an outcome you can measure.
How do you pronounce “result”?
“Result” is pronounced rih-ZUHLT (/ɹɪˈzʌlt/ in IPA).
How do you use “result” in a sentence?
Here is “result” used in a sentence: “His injury resulted from a fall on the ice.”
What part of speech is “result”?
Depending on how it is used, “result” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “result” come from?
The word “result” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin resultare, "to spring back or rebound," from re- + salire ("to jump").
Is “result” a common word?
“Result” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “result” have?
“Result” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to happen as a consequence of something else.
What is the difference between 'result in' and 'result from'?
They describe the same cause-and-effect link from opposite ends. 'Result in' names the effect: heavy rain resulted in flooding. 'Result from' names the cause: the flooding resulted from heavy rain. The preposition tells the reader which side you're pointing at — the trigger or the outcome. Both are correct; just stay consistent.
What is the difference between 'result' and 'cause'?
A cause is what makes something happen; a result is what happens because of it. As a verb, to 'result' is to be the effect, not the trigger. If A causes B, then B results from A. They sit at opposite ends of the same chain of events.
What is an example of one thing 'resulting' from another?
If you skip practice and your skills fade, the decline results from the missed sessions. If a shop cuts prices and sales climb, the higher sales result from the price cut. In each case, one event happens as a direct consequence of another — that consequence is what we call the result.
