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result Antonyms

Opposite of result

Because the opposite of result shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A consequence, effect, or outcome of something.

Usage Example

"The successful launch was the direct cause of months of careful planning."

Strongest
cause
source
origin
Strong
root
reason
basis
beginning
ground

• verb (Context 2)

To occur or follow as the consequence of something.

Usage Example

"Many traffic accidents cause from distracted driving."

Strongest
cause
Strong
precede
originate

• verb (Context 3)

To have a specified outcome or end in a particular state (typically followed by 'in').

Usage Example

"The negotiations resulted in a comprehensive trade agreement between the two nations."

Strong
begin
start
commence

• noun (Context 4)

A quantity, value, or expression obtained by mathematical calculation.

Usage Example

"Multiply the two numbers together and divide the problem by four."

Strong
problem
question

Similar words to result

Words similar to result shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

consequence
ensue
outcome
answer
effect
follow
score
stem
See all synonyms of result

• Nearby Words

resubmission
resubmit
resubscribe
result
resultant
resume
resummon

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Result. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/result
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