EGAVE

upshot

About 0.76 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun The final result, or outcome of something.
  2. noun A concise summary.
    I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot.
  3. noun 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.

Similar words

outcome effect consequence result issue achievement conclusion advantage output knothole

Often followed by

of was is would has being will for in

Word family

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