Theaftermathof an important event, especially a harmful one, is the situation that results from it.
In the aftermath of the coup, the troops opened fire on the demonstrators. [+ of]
During the Soviet era and its immediate aftermath, the region was officially knownas 'Middle Asia and Kazakhstan'.
Synonyms: effects, end, results, wake More Synonyms of aftermath
aftermath in British English
(ˈɑːftəˌmɑːθ, -ˌmæθ)
noun
1.
signs or results of an event or occurrence considered collectively, esp of a catastrophe or disaster
the aftermath of war
2. agriculture
a second mowing or crop of grass from land that has already yielded one crop earlier in the same year
Word origin
C16: after + math a mowing, from Old English mæth
aftermath in American English
(ˈæftərˌmæθ; ˈɑftərˌmæθ)
noun
1.
a second crop, as of grass that grows after the earlier mowing
2.
a consequence of, or a state of affairs resulting from, something, esp. something destructive or unpleasant
Word origin
after + obs. math, cutting of grass < OE mæth < māwan, to mow, with -th suffix
Examples of 'aftermath' in a sentence
aftermath
The residents come together in the aftermath of the disaster.
The Sun (2017)
She vividly recalled the terrible hunger and poverty she experienced during the final years of the war and its aftermath.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The aftermath of an attack like that is dizzying.
Christianity Today (2000)
There was also a catastrophic failure to plan properly for the war or its aftermath.
The Sun (2016)
The action will then cut straight to the aftermath of the attack.
The Sun (2011)
The aftermath of the war will be equally problematic for the inquiry.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In the aftermath of the attack yesterday concrete ceilings and enforced walls lay folded on the floor.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He has often confronted the aftermath of dog attacks on sheep.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Britain is worse than it was when united in the aftermath of war.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They were able to welcome a victory for emergency workers who were exposed to toxic dust in the aftermath of the attack.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In the aftermath of the crisis, there is now a flight to conservatism and back to basics.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It says that the video evidence of the aftermath of an attack may also help to persuade a victim to give evidence in court.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Yesterday rescuers were still dealing with the aftermath of the disaster which saw hundreds of rail and bus services cancelled and thousands of cars stranded.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We're in a ruined future, in the aftermath of catastrophe.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The UK may have been very close to a downgrade in its credit rating in the aftermath of the crisis.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Set in a seaside town in 1953, it focuses on the aftermath of war.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Once again, in the aftermath of the war his international fame gave him a lion's share of glory.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In 2012, it was a year of very disappointing economic growth because of the euro crisis and the aftermath of high inflation.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Their agonising search of the local accident and emergency departments in the aftermath of one of Europe's worst rail disasters had been fruitless.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Does not the aftermath of the crisis, and the damage to the financial system, mean government spending should be maintained for longer?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The UK motorist already pays top dollar for petrol so what will the disaster 's aftermath be for us?
The Sun (2010)
But still, in certain places there were lingering traces like the wide aftermath of some disaster - foil and plastic in the soil along the path.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
In other languages
aftermath
British English: aftermath NOUN
The aftermath of an important event, especially a harmful one, is the situation that results from it.
Many homes were without electricity in the aftermath of the storm.
American English: aftermath
Brazilian Portuguese: consequência
Chinese: 后果灾难性大事件的
European Spanish: repercusión
French: suite
German: Auswirkungen
Italian: periodo successivo
Japanese: 余波
Korean: 여파
European Portuguese: consequência
Latin American Spanish: repercusión
Chinese translation of 'aftermath'
aftermath
(ˈɑːftəmɑːθ)
n
(in) the aftermath (of)(在)( ... )结(結)束后(後)的一个(個)时(時)期里(裡) ((zài) ( ... ) jiéshù hòu de yī gè shíqī li)
(noun)
Definition
effects or results of an event considered collectively
In the aftermath of the coup, troops opened fire on demonstrators.
Synonyms
effects
end
The end justifies the means.
results
wake
consequences
outcome
It's too early to predict the outcome of the race.
sequel
The arrests were a direct sequel to the investigations.
end result
upshot
So the upshot is we're going for lunch on Friday.
aftereffects
Additional synonyms
in the sense of end
The end justifies the means.
Synonyms
outcome,
result,
consequence,
resolution,
conclusion,
completion,
issue,
sequel,
end result,
attainment,
upshot,
consummation
in the sense of outcome
Definition
the result or consequence of something
It's too early to predict the outcome of the race.
Synonyms
result,
end,
consequence,
conclusion,
end result,
payoff (informal),
upshot
in the sense of sequel
Definition
anything that happens after or as a result of something else
The arrests were a direct sequel to the investigations.