Meaning
The thing that happens because of something you do or because of an event.
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Word origin
From Latin resultare, meaning to spring back, so a result is what springs from a cause.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- resultare
Grammar
Examples
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"Result" means what came out of what was done.
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"Results" is the plural, meaning more than one result.
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Here "result" is the answer that comes after the test.
A "result" is what happens because of something else. If you study hard, a good mark is the result of your work.
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Grammar articles
(8)Conditional sentences in English: zero, first, second, third
Linking Words in English: although, despite, however
Mixed conditionals in English: rules, examples and exercises
Participle clauses in English: -ing, -ed and having done
Present perfect continuous in English: have been + -ing
Present perfect in English: rules, for and since, examples
So, such, too and enough in English: rules and examples
I wish and if only in English: grammar rules and examples
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 6: result, hunt, otherwise and 7 more words.