RESULT as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) result is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • they were trying to find a peaceful solution
    • the answers were in the back of the book
    • he computed the result to four decimal places
    Hypernyms(s) result is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • something that results
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he listened for the results on the radio
    Hypernyms(s) result is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
    • his decision had depressing consequences for business
    • he acted very wise after the event
    Hypernyms(s) result is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

RESULT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.)
    • end
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • result in tragedy
    Hypernyms(s) result is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • result in
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The water left a mark on the silk dress
    • Her blood left a stain on the napkin
    Hypernyms(s) result is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)