aftermath

C1 Topic:Time
US /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/ UK /ˈɑːf.təˌmæθ/
noun Freq #19187

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The period and consequences that follow a serious or harmful event.

    Thousands were left homeless in the aftermath of the earthquake.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · the period and consequences... wakeconsequence
Word family
Forms aftermaths

Etymology

From after- + math (“a mowing”).

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