Found 2 items, similar to Upshot.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: upshot upshot n : a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; “the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”; “his decision had depressing consequences for business”; “he acted very wise after the event” [syn: consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Upshot Upshot \Up"shot`\, n. [Up + shot, equivalent to scot share, reckoning. Cf. the phrase to cast up an account.] Final issue; conclusion; the sum and substance; the end; the result; the consummation. [1913 Webster] I can not pursue with any safety this sport to the upshot. --Shak. [1913 Webster] We account it frailty that threescore years and ten make the upshot of man's pleasurable existence. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]