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Webster 1913 Edition
Upshot
Up′shotˊ
,Noun.
[
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.
I can not pursue with any safety this sport to the
upshot
. Shakespeare
We account it frailty that threescore years and ten make the
upshot
of man’s pleasurable existence. De Quincey.
Webster 1828 Edition
Upshot
UP'SHOT
,Noun.
Here is the upshot and result of all.
Upside down, the upper part undermost. As a phrase, this denotes in confusion; in complete disorder.
Definition 2024
upshot
upshot
English
Noun
upshot (plural upshots)
- (US) A concise summary.
- I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot.
- The final result, or outcome of something.
- The upshot was that they had to get married.
Synonyms
- (concise summary): bottom line, digest, the long and short
- (final result): bottom line, conclusion, consequence
Translations
concise summary
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