result in vs turn out

Both "result in" and "turn out" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Result in" is used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship, while "turn out" is used to describe the outcome or result of a situation. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 75 views

result in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship.

Use "result in" to show the outcome or consequence of a particular action or event.

Examples:

The heavy rain resulted in flooding in the area.
Skipping breakfast can result in low energy levels during the day.
His careless driving resulted in a car accident.
Lack of communication often results in misunderstandings.
The new policy may result in changes to our work schedule.

Alternatives:

lead to
cause
bring about
culminate in
end in

turn out

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the outcome or result of a situation.

Use "turn out" to talk about how something happens or how a situation develops.

Examples:

The party turned out to be a great success.
I was worried, but everything turned out fine in the end.
The experiment turned out to be a failure.
It's amazing how things can turn out differently than expected.
The movie turned out to be much better than I thought.

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It may turn out he isn't a lunatic.
Sometimes, big problems that had seemed technological turn out not to be so.
He goes on an adventure that could turn out any way.
Let me know how things turn out.
Michael knew from experience... that this would not turn out well.
I think we know how that'll turn out.
Didn't really turn out very well.
I know sometimes two kids who got into trouble turn out all right.
I had no idea it would turn out this way.
The last attempt at getting footage didn't exactly turn out right.
Sometimes I get lucky and things turn out all right.
Could turn out more than a funeral.
This place doesn't turn out socialists.
You'll see, everything will turn out fine.
This better not turn out like Kansas City.
All turn out for the best.
This will turn out just like every other murder investigation.
He'll never get to see how I turn out.
They just didn't turn out how I wanted.
Somebody please turn out that hideous light in the sky.

Alternatives:

end up
prove to be
work out
come out
unfold

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