# upshot

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈʌpʃɑt/ · frequency rank #42,977

## Definitions
1. The final result, or outcome of something.
2. A concise summary.
3. A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects.

## Etymology
Presumed from up- + shot, referring to the last shot in a match of archery.

## Easily confused with
- **upset** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/upset-vs-upshot)
- **uproot** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/uproot-vs-upshot)

## Common misspellings (9)
`pushot`, `uphsot`, `uppshot`, `upshhot`, `upshott`, `upshto`, `upsoht`, `upsshot`, `usphot`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/upshot