Synonyms for upshot
Most common
effect conclusion outcome consequence summary digest after-clap
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Consequence — the final result, or outcome of something
consequence, result, conclusion, outcome, issue, event, end, effect, termination, catastrophe, bottom line, sequel
2. Upside — A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
The final result, or outcome of something.
- n. 2
A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects.
One of the major upshots of prefab building is its decreased environmental impact.
Forms
- Plural
- upshots → consequences, results, conclusions, outcomes…
Choose the right word
e, out, and venio, come) is primarily exactly the same in meaning as outcome; but in use it is more nearly equivalent to upshot signifying the sum and substance of all effects, consequences, and results of a course of action.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- effect The new medicine demonstrated an immediate effect.
- conclusion We came to the conclusion that we should help him.
- outcome Whatever the outcome, you must meet the challenge.
- consequence He changed his mind in consequence of the marriage.
- summary I'm not expecting details; just a summary is fine.
- digest Roughage is the part of food the body can't digest.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| upshot | rising | |
| effect | falling | |
| conclusion | falling | |
| outcome | rising | |
| consequence | steady | |
| summary | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- end1
- 5 letters
- issue2, event2
- 6 letters
- result2, effect2, sequel2, upside2, digest2
- 7 letters
- summary3, outcome2
- 10 letters
- conclusion3
- 11 letters
- consequence3, termination4, catastrophe4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (issue2 = 2 syllables).