Synonyms of outcome

outcome

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

as in result

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

one expected outcome of hard work is greater success

Synonyms & Similar Words

• result
• resultant
• consequence
• product
• effect
• aftermath
• matter of course
• fate
• upshot
• development
• sequel
• conclusion
• implication
• fruit
• issue
• sequence
• corollary
• aftereffect
• precipitate
• child
• outgrowth
• backwash
• ramification
• denouement
• repercussion
• fallout
• side effect
• by-product
• echo
• afterglow
• aftershock
• blowback
• afterclap
• ripple
• offshoot
• spin-off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cause
• reason
• consideration
• factor
• occasion
• basis
• base
• causation
• antecedent
• ground
• foundation
• determinant
• source
• stimulus
• incentive
• mother
• origin
• inspiration
• spring
• groundwork
• root
• impetus
• instigation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outcome

The emotional impacts of infertility and MBC For those who find out that pregnancy or biological parenthood will no longer be possible due to MBC treatment, accepting this outcome can be very difficult to emotionally process. — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026

Because there has to be meaning and lessons and broad conclusions to draw from every outcome, the baseball world picks a reason and explanation, then quietly discards it when next year's team does the opposite. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Lucas lamented that but also pointed to the greater good of the outcome. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

In theory, the war’s descent into a painful stalemate should open the door to diplomatic outcomes. — Allison Minor, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026