Synonyms: 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
Similar words: semantic role, participant role
Definition: (linguistics) the underlying relation that a constituent has with the main verb in a clause
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: statement
Definition: a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
Usage: according to his statement he was in London on that day
Synonyms: outcome, result, resultant, final result, termination
Definition: something that results
Usage: he listened for the results on the radio
Similar words: ending, finish, conclusion
Definition: event whose occurrence ends something
Usage: his death marked the ending of an era; when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: phenomenon
Definition: any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
Synonyms: result
Definition: come about or follow as a consequence
Usage: nothing will result from this meeting
Similar words: come about, take place, go on, hap, happen, fall out, pass, pass off, occur
Definition: come to pass
Usage: What is happening?; The meeting took place off without an incidence; Nothing occurred that seemed important
Definition: issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
Usage: result in tragedy
Similar words: turn out, turn up, prove
Definition: be shown or be found to be
Usage: She proved to be right; The medicine turned out to save her life; She turned up HIV positive
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
Similar words: produce, give rise, bring about
Definition: cause to happen, occur or exist
Usage: This procedure produces a curious effect; The new law gave rise to many complaints; These chemicals produce a noxious vapor; the new President must bring about a change in the health care system