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Meaning of 'upshot' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Upshot [ n.]
- Final issue; conclusion; the sum and substance; the end; the result; the consummation.

Meaning of 'upshot' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . upshot [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example in sentence:
  • he acted very wise after the event;
  • his decision had depressing consequences for business;
  • the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise

Nearby Words:

upsarokas upseek upsend upset upsetting upshoot upside upsidown upsitting upskip

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