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- pronunciation:
- rih
zuhlt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A result is something that happens because of something else. If you walk outside in the rain, getting wet will be the result. If a lit candle falls over, the result might be a fire.
My little brother pulled the cat's tail, and the result was that he got his hand scratched.Jayden studied very hard for the test, and a grade of A+ was the result.
- synonyms:
- consequence, effect, outcome
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| definition 2: |
The results of your experiment, investigation, or search are the pieces of information you get at the end. The results are what you find out, and the results are what you are really interested in.
The results of the experiment surprised the researcher.My friend and I did the same math problem, but we got different results. |
| related words: |
impact |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
results, resulting, resulted |
| definition 1: |
If something results, it happens because of some other thing.
The man's broken leg resulted from a fall off a roof.Many car accidents resulted when the roads became very icy.- similar words:
- amount, develop, evolve, follow, happen, issue, occur, spring
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| definition 2: |
When something results in something, it ends up causing it.
Nicky's hard work resulted in her getting a good grade on her project.The heavy rain resulted in flooding the town.- similar words:
- cause, conclude, finish
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stem |
Word Builder: result +
- resulting:
happening as a result.
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