Main entry: result, resultant role
Definition: the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
Main entry: solution, solvent, answer, resolution, result
Definition: a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
Usage: they were trying to find a peaceful solution; the answers were in the back of the book; he computed the result to four decimal places
Main entry: outcome, result, resultant, final result, termination
Definition: something that results
Usage: he listened for the results on the radio
Main entry: effect, consequence, event, issue, result, outcome, upshot
Definition: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Usage: the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business; he acted very wise after the event
Main entry: result
Definition: come about or follow as a consequence
Usage: nothing will result from this meeting
Definition: issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
Usage: result in tragedy
Main entry: lead, leave, result
Definition: have as a result or residue
Usage: The water left a mark on the silk dress; Her blood left a stain on the napkin