noun
upshot
UHP-shot
Upshot (noun) means the final result or main conclusion of a situation. Example: “The upshot of the meeting was that the project got cancelled.”
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The final result or main conclusion of a situation.
"It was a snapshot of the finishing ability that makes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a world-class performer and, for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, the upshot was glorious."
— David Hytner, Aubameyang at the double as Arsenal turn tables on Chelsea to win FA Cup (2020)
"The upshot of the meeting was that the project got cancelled."
"The upshot is we need more funding."
"Many of our correspondents participated in the discussion, and the upshot was that the alleged record was discredited."
— , The (1944)
"I have no skill of fancy to tell of that dark collogue, but the upshot was that Alison swore by her lost soul and the pride of sin to bring the lass into thrall to her master."
— John Buchan, The Outgoing of the Tide (1902)
How to use upshot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe bottom line — what it all comes down to in the end.
Common pairings
the upshot is
end upshot
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Word forms
- Plural
- upshots
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Etymology
Thought to come from up- + shot, originally referring to the final, decisive shot in an archery match.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “upshot” mean?
The word “upshot” means the final result or main conclusion of a situation. In plain terms, the bottom line — what it all comes down to in the end.
How do you pronounce “upshot”?
“Upshot” is pronounced UHP-shot (/ˈʌpʃɑt/ in IPA).
How do you use “upshot” in a sentence?
Here is “upshot” used in a sentence: “The upshot of the meeting was that the project got cancelled.”
What part of speech is “upshot”?
“Upshot” is a noun.
