upshot

CEFRC1

/ˈʌpʃɑt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The final result or most important effect of something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A concise summary.

Examples

  • The upshot is that client satisfaction has reached an all-time high.

  • I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects.

  2. The final result, or outcome of something.

More examples

In context

  • One of the major upshots of prefab building is its decreased environmental impact.

  • Whatever might be the details of the proposition, that, he conceived, to be the result, or, in vulgar language, the upshot of it.

  • I have no skill of fancy to tell of that dark collogue, but the upshot was that Alison swore by her lost soul and the pride of sin to bring the lass into thrall to her master.

Synonyms

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The blank of the long negotiation was a fair agreement for both sides.

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Origin

noun

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