Thesaurus

outcome

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of outcome

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

one expected outcome of hard work is greater success

Synonyms of outcome

aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot

Words Related to outcome

denouement (also dénouement), echo, implication, repercussion

afterclap, afterglow, aftershock

blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect (also side reaction), spin-off

Phrases Synonymous with outcome

matter of course

Near Antonyms of outcome

consideration, determinant, factor

base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork

impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus

mother, origin, root, source, spring

Antonyms of outcome

antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason

Learn More about outcome

See words that rhyme with outcome Dictionary: Definition of outcome Spanish Central: Translation of outcome Nglish: Translation of outcome for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of outcome for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up outcome? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

hamartia

a flaw that causes the downfall of a hero

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games