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The outcome of the game was a tie.
What does Outcome mean?
An outcome is the final result.
Dictionary definition
The result or effect of an action, event, or process.
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Outcome in a sentence
medium
The experiment had a surprising outcome.
hard
The story shows how one choice can change the outcome of an adventure.
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Which word is closest in meaning to outcome?
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WordOutcome.
Partnoun.
MeaningOutcome means An outcome is the final result.
ExampleExample: The outcome of the game was a tie.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- owt · kum
- Strongest beat
- owt
- Ending
- kum
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on owt.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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causeUse for what makes something happen.
beginningUse for the start, not the result.
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Outcome word family
Base word
outcome
noun
outcomes
More than one result.
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Hint for students
An outcome is the final result.
Common mix-up
Outcome is not the same as cause. Outcome means an outcome is the final result.
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Read this model sentence: The experiment had a surprising outcome. Clue words: experiment, surprising. Underline clue words that show why outcome fits instead of cause. Now write one new sentence that shows outcome without using the word outcome. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show outcome?
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