result
Result (verb) means to happen as a consequence of something else. Example: “His injury resulted from a fall on the ice.”
How to use result
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that comes out of a cause, or an outcome you can measure.
Word forms
resulted past tense, result plural, resulted plural, results plural, results singular, result singular, resulted singular, resultest singular, resultedst singular, resulteth singular
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His injury _____ from a fall on the ice.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin resultare, "to spring back or rebound," from re- + salire ("to jump").
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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.
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