Upshot
Definition
(noun) The final outcome or result of a situation or series of events
Examples
“The upshot of the experiment was a revolutionary technology that reshaped the industry.”
“What's the upshot of the meeting?”
“We missed the train, and the upshot was a soggy walk home.”
“The upshot of her late-night call was a new job in Chicago.”
“After all that arguing, the upshot for Ben was a parking ticket and a flat tire.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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