Upshot — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈəp-ˌshät/ up·shot

Meaning & Definition of Upshot

Upshot (noun)

  1. the final result, outcome

Upshot (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

    "the upshot of the court's ruling is that a number of communities will now have to change their gun laws"

    similar: aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, matter of course
    related: ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect, spin-off
    opposite: antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason
    near: consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, origin, root, source, spring

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Upshot

The most common words with a similar meaning to Upshot:

aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, matter of course

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Upshot

Words with the opposite meaning of Upshot:

antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason

Related Words for Upshot

ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect, spin-off

Near Antonyms of Upshot

consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, origin, root, source, spring

Origin & Etymology of Upshot

First known use: 1594

Words & Phrases Containing Upshot

the upshot

Frequently Asked Questions about Upshot

What does "Upshot" mean?

"Upshot" means the final result, outcome. As a noun, it is defined as: the final result, outcome.

What is another word for "Upshot"?

Other words for "Upshot" include aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary and development. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Upshot" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Upshot"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Upshot". Common alternatives include aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect and fate.

What is the opposite of "Upshot"?

Antonyms of "Upshot" include antecedent, causation, cause, occasion and reason. Near antonyms include consideration, determinant, factor and base.

How do you use "Upshot" in a sentence?

Examples of "Upshot" in a sentence: "the upshot of the court's ruling is that a number of communities will now have to change their gun laws".

Is "Upshot" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Upshot" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Upshot"?

"Upshot" is pronounced /ˈəp-ˌshät/ and divided into syllables as up·shot.

What is the origin of the word "Upshot"?

First known use: 1594.