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upshot

noun

A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
U
Ends with
T
Contains
PS
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈʌpʃɑt

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noun

  1. A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

    “The magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”

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Example Sentences

The magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
His decision had depressing consequences for business
He acted very wise after the event

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