upshot — the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌpʃɑːt/
Example Sentences
- The upshot of eating too much pizza was that I couldn't fit into my jeans.
- After hours of debate, the upshot was that nobody could agree on anything.
- The upshot of the company merger will affect thousands of employees.
upshot
NOUN[/ˈʌpʃɑːt/]
the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events
the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Originating in 16th-century archery, 'upshot' derives from the literal act of shooting an arrow upward. The term initially referred to the final result of an arrow reaching its target, and gradually evolved to mean 'final outcome' or 'conclusion' in broader contexts.
Breakdown
up- (upward direction) + shot (the act of shooting or discharge). Originally a compound of the adverb 'up' and the noun 'shot,' referring to the concluding shot in archery competition.
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📝Examples
“The upshot of eating too much pizza was that I couldn't fit into my jeans.”
“After hours of debate, the upshot was that nobody could agree on anything.”
“The upshot of the company merger will affect thousands of employees.”
“What's the upshot of your conversation with the boss?”
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