Explanation at your level:
A result is what happens at the end. If you study, you get a good grade. The grade is the result. You want good results in your life!
When you do something, there is an effect. We call this a result. For example, if you practice soccer, the result is that you become a better player. It is the final answer or outcome.
The word result describes the consequence of an action. It is very useful when you want to explain why something happened. For instance, 'The result of the storm was a power outage.' You can use it to talk about tests, sports scores, or work projects.
Result functions as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to the outcome of a process. As a verb, 'to result in' means that something causes a specific outcome. Understanding this distinction is key to sounding more natural in professional and academic writing.
In advanced contexts, result is often used to describe the culmination of complex systems or long-term efforts. It is frequently paired with adjectives like 'inevitable,' 'tangible,' or 'disastrous.' It carries a nuance of finality and objective assessment, often used in reports, journalism, and scientific discourse to summarize findings.
Etymologically, result captures the dynamic nature of consequence—the 'rebound' of an action. In literary and philosophical contexts, it can imply a sense of destiny or the inescapable nature of causality. It is a precise term that bridges the gap between simple cause-and-effect and the broader, more abstract outcomes of human endeavor or historical events.
Palabra en 30 segundos
- Result is the outcome of an action.
- It is a countable noun.
- Use 'result in' for the verb.
- It is very common in all contexts.
Think of a result as the finish line of an action. When you do something—like studying for a test or kicking a ball—the thing that happens afterward is the result.
It is a very common word because we are always looking for results in our daily lives. Whether you are checking the result of a medical test or waiting for the result of a job interview, you are looking for the final answer to a question or effort.
The word result comes from the Latin word resultare, which means 'to spring back' or 'to rebound.' It is a combination of re- (back) and saltare (to jump).
Originally, it described something that bounced back or sprang up. Over time, the meaning shifted from a physical 'bouncing back' to the metaphorical 'bouncing back' of an effect from a cause. It entered English in the late 15th century and has stayed a staple of our language ever since.
In English, we often use result with specific verbs. You can achieve a result, produce a result, or get a result. It is used in both formal business settings and casual conversations.
When talking about research or science, we often use 'results' in the plural form. For example, 'The lab results were positive.' In casual life, we might say 'What was the result of the game?' to ask who won.
As a result: Used to show cause and effect (e.g., 'It rained; as a result, the game was canceled.').
The end result: The final outcome after a long process.
Result in: To lead to a specific outcome (e.g., 'Carelessness can result in accidents.').
Bring results: To be effective (e.g., 'This new strategy will bring results.').
Show results: To prove that something is working (e.g., 'The team is finally showing results.').
Result is a countable noun, so you can have 'a result' or 'results.' The stress is on the second syllable: re-SULT.
It rhymes with words like insult (when used as a noun), cult, and adult. In terms of grammar, it is frequently followed by the preposition 'of' when explaining the cause.
Fun Fact
It shares a root with 'salt', as in jumping/leaping.
Pronunciation Guide
Stress the second syllable.
Clear 'u' sound in the second syllable.
Common Errors
- stressing the first syllable
- swallowing the 't' sound
- mispronouncing the 'u'
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Standard usage
Very common
Clear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Avanzado
Grammar to Know
Cause and Effect
Because of X, Y happened.
Prepositions
Result of
Countable Nouns
A result/results
Examples by Level
The result is good.
The outcome is positive.
Simple subject-verb-adjective structure.
The result of the game was 2-1.
I am happy with the result.
What is the result?
The result is not clear.
He got a great result.
She checked the test result.
We wait for the result.
The result changed everything.
The result of the election was surprising.
We need to see the results before we decide.
The medicine had a positive result.
Her hard work resulted in a promotion.
What was the result of your meeting?
The result was exactly what we expected.
He analyzed the results carefully.
The result of the experiment was published.
The policy resulted in significant economic growth.
The final result was a compromise.
The results were inconclusive.
As a result, we had to leave early.
She achieved the desired result.
The result of the investigation is pending.
These results are consistent with our theory.
The result exceeded our expectations.
The cumulative result of these policies is inflation.
The result was a total collapse of the system.
The results are indicative of a broader trend.
He was pleased with the tangible results.
The result of the negotiation was a stalemate.
The results speak for themselves.
We must consider the long-term results.
The result was an inevitable consequence of his actions.
The result of such hubris is often downfall.
The results of the inquiry were deeply troubling.
The result was a profound shift in public opinion.
The results of the study were peer-reviewed.
The result was an elegant solution to a complex problem.
The results are inextricably linked to the initial conditions.
The result was a testament to their dedication.
The results were far-reaching in their impact.
Sinónimos
Colocaciones comunes
Idioms & Expressions
"as a result"
therefore
It rained; as a result, we stayed in.
neutral"the end result"
the final outcome
The end result was a masterpiece.
neutral"yield results"
produce a successful outcome
The new training will yield results.
formal"produce results"
to be effective
He always produces results.
neutral"see results"
to observe the success of an effort
I'm starting to see results.
casual"result in"
to cause
The error resulted in a crash.
formalEasily Confused
similar meaning
consequence is often negative
He suffered the consequences.
often synonymous
effect is the change itself
The effect of the heat.
very similar
outcome is more about the final state
The outcome of the election.
both are results
product is usually a physical item
The product of his labor.
Sentence Patterns
The result of [X] is [Y]
The result of the test is good.
[X] resulted in [Y]
The rain resulted in a delay.
As a result, [X]
As a result, we left.
The final result was [X]
The final result was a win.
To achieve a result
To achieve a result, you must work.
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How to Use It
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Errores comunes
It is always 'result of', never 'result to'.
The preposition is always 'in'.
Use 'in' for the verb form.
Use 'of' when referring to the cause.
Plural noun needs plural verb.
Tips
Use 'Result of'
Always pair result with 'of' for the cause.
Verbs
Use 'result in' for the verb form.
Flashcards
Pair 'result' with 'outcome' on your cards.
Don't use 'to'
Avoid saying 'result to'.
Stress
Hit the second syllable hard.
Sports
In the UK, 'the result' often refers to football scores.
Latin roots
It means to jump back!
Context
Use it in a sentence about your day.
Collocations
Learn 'final result' as one chunk.
Business
Use 'results' to show performance.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
RE-SULT: Re (back) + Salt (jump) = Jump back.
Visual Association
A ball bouncing back after hitting a wall.
Word Web
Desafío
Write three things that happened today as a result of your actions.
Origen de la palabra
Latin
Original meaning: to spring back
Contexto cultural
None
Used heavily in sports and business contexts.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
School
- test results
- good result
- final grade
Sports
- game result
- final score
- match result
Work
- show results
- achieve results
- produce results
Science
- experimental results
- data results
- positive result
Conversation Starters
"What was the result of your test?"
"Are you happy with the results?"
"How can we get better results?"
"Did the meeting produce results?"
"What is the expected result?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a result of your hard work.
What is the result of your favorite hobby?
Write about a time you waited for a result.
How do you feel when you get a good result?
Preguntas frecuentes
8 preguntasYes, 'to result in' is a verb phrase.
Yes, if you are talking about multiple outcomes.
It is neutral and used everywhere.
Result is the noun.
Usually for things, not people.
Cause is the most common opposite.
rɪ-ZULT.
Yes.
Ponte a prueba
The ___ of the game was 1-0.
Result is the outcome.
Which means the same as 'outcome'?
Outcome and result are synonyms.
You can say 'The result to the test'.
It should be 'result of'.
Word
Significado
Matching synonyms and antonyms.
Standard sentence structure.
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Summary
A result is simply the answer to what happened after you did something.
- Result is the outcome of an action.
- It is a countable noun.
- Use 'result in' for the verb.
- It is very common in all contexts.
Use 'Result of'
Always pair result with 'of' for the cause.
Verbs
Use 'result in' for the verb form.
Flashcards
Pair 'result' with 'outcome' on your cards.
Don't use 'to'
Avoid saying 'result to'.
Ejemplo
I got a good result on my math test.
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