n.
1.a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
2.a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
3.something that results
4.the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause result v.
1.issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.)
2.result in
Idiom of the Day
under the circumstances
because of the circumstances
The girl was very sick and under the circumstances did not have to take the exam.
