aftermath
ˈæftərˌmæθ
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Noun

1.
post-event periodperiod following an event, usually a disaster
  • The aftermath of the hurricane was devastating for the community..
consequence result
2.
agricultureRareUKsecond crop of grass after the first mowingRareUK
  • Farmers harvested the aftermath in late summer.
regrowth second growth
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  • aftermath: second crop of grass after the first mowing
    second crop of grass after the first mowing

Expressions with aftermath

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following a significant event or situation
In the aftermath of the storm, many homes were destroyed.

Origin of aftermath

Old English, æfter (after) + mæth (mowing)

Terms with aftermath included in their meaning

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nuclear aftermath
radioactive particles from a nuclear explosion
aftermath
shows effects, changes or results after a major incident
aftermath
remaining after something has passed or occurred
disaster
analyze aftermath of a disaster
aftermath
results of a destructive event
aftermath
trail of damage left behind
aftermath
result or consequence of an event
aftermath consequence
happening as a result of a previous event

Examples of aftermath in a sentence

  • In the aftermath of the flood, many were left homeless.
  • The aftermath was lush and ready for grazing.
  • After the rains, the aftermath grew quickly.

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  1. French:conséquences, regain, ...
  2. German:Nachwirkungen, zweiter Aufwuchs, ...
  3. Italian:conseguenze, secondo taglio, ...
  4. Spanish:secuelas, rebrote, ...
  5. Portuguese:consequências, segundo corte, ...
  6. Chinese:后果, 二茬草, ...
  7. Japanese:余波, 二番草, ...
  8. Arabic:عواقب, حَشِيشَة ثَانِيَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתְקוּפָה שֶׁלְאַחַר הָאָסוֹן, יִבוֹל שֵׁנִי שֶׁל עֵשֶׂב, ...
  10. Russian:последствия, второй урожай, ...
  11. Ukrainian:наслідки, другий урожай, ...
  12. Hindi:दुष्परिणाम, दूसरी फसल, ...
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