🎯upshot

noun
/ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Meaning

The final result or outcome of a process or situation.
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion

Example Sentences

The upshot of the meeting was that the plan was postponed.

The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.

Example Expressions

the upshot is

Synonyms

result, outcome, consequence, conclusion, effect
Entry 1
result, outcome, consequence, conclusion, effect
Entry 2
result, outcome, consequence, conclusion

Antonyms

cause, origin, beginning
Entry 1
cause, origin, beginning
Entry 2
beginning, cause, origin

Collocations

final upshot, inevitable upshot, upshot of events, upshot of, upshot was
Entry 1
final upshot, inevitable upshot, upshot of events
Entry 2
upshot of, final upshot, upshot was

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