result meaning
result :
outcome, effect
noun
▪ The test result was positive.
▪ The test outcome was positive.
▪ The result of the game was surprising.
▪ The outcome of the game was surprising.
paraphrasing
▪ consequence – outcome
▪ effect – result
▪ outcome – result
▪ upshot – final result
result :
to happen, to end in
verb
▪ The changes resulted in better sales.
▪ The changes led to better sales.
▪ His hard work resulted in success.
▪ His hard work led to success.
paraphrasing
▪ lead to – to cause
▪ end in – to finish as
▪ bring about – to cause
▪ cause – to make happen
Pronunciation
result [rɪˈzʌlt]
The stress is on 'sult' and sounds like 'ri-zult'.
Common phrases and grammar about result
result - Common meaning
noun
outcome, effect
verb
to happen, to end in
Part of Speech Changes for "result"
▪ resultant (adjective) – coming from a result
▪ resulting (adjective) – happening as a result
Common Expressions with "result"
▪ achieve a result – to get an outcome
▪ result in success – to end in success
▪ result from a cause – to happen because of something
▪ result in failure – to end in failure
Important examples of result in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, result often refers to the outcome of tests or projects.
Example of a confusing word: resolve (to solve or decide)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Result is often used as a verb in TOEIC grammar questions to show cause and effect.
result
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
result in
'to lead to' used to show cause and effect.
as a result
means 'because of this', used to show the outcome of an action.
Differences between similar words and result
result
,
outcome
differences
Result is often used for specific effects, while outcome is more general and used for the end of processes.
result
,
consequence
differences
Result is a neutral term for outcomes, while consequence often implies a negative result.
Words with the same origin as result
The origin of result
result comes from the Latin 'resultare', which means 'to spring back' and evolved to mean 'outcome'.
Word structure
It has the prefix re (again), root sult (to leap), and means 'to leap back'.
Words with the same origin
The root of result is sult (to leap). Words with the same root include consult (to seek advice), insult (to offend).
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