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upshot

noun

A concise summary.

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
U
Ends with
T
Contains
PSHO
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈʌpʃɒt/ /ˈʌpʃɑt/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A concise summary.

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

  2. The final result, or outcome of something.

    “The upshot was, that they had to get married.”

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Example Sentences

I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot.
The upshot was, that they had to get married.

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