What does RESULT mean?

Pronunciation
/rɪˈzʌlt/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Very common

Meaning

noun

  1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”
  2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem“they were trying to find a peaceful solution”
  3. something that results“he listened for the results on the radio”
  4. the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause

verb

  1. issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end“result in tragedy”
  2. have as a result or residue“The water left a mark on the silk dress”
  3. come about or follow as a consequence“nothing will result from this meeting”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

results7resulted9resulting10

Anagrams of RESULT

ulster6lustre6luster6rustle6sutler6

Words inside RESULT

50 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

rules5lest4lets4lure4 lust4 rest4 rule4 ruse4rust4 slur4sure4 true4 user4 ers3let3 res3ret3rue3ser3set3 sue3 tel3use3 el2 er2es2et2re2 us2ut2

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Questions

Is RESULT a valid word in word games?

RESULT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is RESULT worth?

RESULT is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from RESULT?

50 other words, including US, USE, SURE and LET.