upshot

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpʃɑt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

Etymology

Presumed from up- + shot, referring to the last shot in a match of archery.

In classic literature

Synonyms

consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
phenomenon
Narrower (hyponyms)
product, change, impact, bandwagon effect, aftermath, position effect

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