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单词 aftereffect
释义

aftereffect

noun

af·​ter·​ef·​fect ˈaf-tər-ə-ˌfekt How to pronounce aftereffect (audio)
: an effect that follows its cause after an interval

Synonyms

  • aftermath
  • backwash
  • child
  • conclusion
  • consequence
  • corollary
  • development
  • effect
  • fate
  • fruit
  • issue
  • outcome
  • outgrowth
  • precipitate
  • product
  • result
  • resultant
  • sequel
  • sequence
  • upshot
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Example Sentences

in the U.S. slavery was abolished in 1865, but its aftereffects remained keenly felt long afterwards
Recent Examples on the Web The disease — which appears to spread through close contact and is not considered life-threatening — could be an aftereffect of chikungunya or dengue rather than a viral infection, according to the article. Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 In the USA the Federal Reserve has dampened the economic risks associated with the Trump presidency, whilst the aftereffect of this (high inflation) has dampened the approval ratings of President Biden. Mike O'sullivan, Forbes, 11 June 2022 Helsinki recognizes her haunted look as the aftereffect of her first kill. Tara Ariano, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2021 But an aftereffect of this countrywide segregation was the birth of several African-American resorts that provided safe havens full of community and leisure. Morgan Jerkins, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2021 The most common aftereffect nationally is pain at the site of the injection, reported by 68% of Americans who have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to data collected by the CDC via its v-safe smartphone app. Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Mar. 2021 On a camping trip to several state parks in Southwest Virginia this week, Gov. Ralph Northam received yet another reminder of the strange aftereffect of his bout with covid-19 last fall. Washington Post, 14 May 2021 Arm soreness was the most common first-dose aftereffect listed by readers who responded to a request from The Salt Lake Tribune to describe their vaccine experience, which reflects national statistics for the side effects from the COVID-19 vaccines. Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Mar. 2021 Although the incident wasn’t technically an avalanche, its aftereffect certainly looked like one. New York Times, 22 Jan. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

after- + effect entry 1

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

aftereffect

noun

af·​ter·​ef·​fect ˈaf-tər-ə-ˌfekt How to pronounce aftereffect (audio)
: an effect that follows its cause after some time has passed A bad headache is the only aftereffect of my accident.

Medical Definition

aftereffect

noun

af·​ter·​ef·​fect ˈaf-tə-ri-ˌfekt How to pronounce aftereffect (audio)
1
: an effect that follows its cause after an interval
the aftereffects of surgery
2
: a secondary result especially in the action of a drug coming on after the subsidence of the first effect

aftereffect

noun

as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause in the U.S. slavery was abolished in 1865, but its aftereffects remained keenly felt long afterwards

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • outcome
  • result
  • resultant
  • consequence
  • aftermath
  • effect
  • upshot
  • product
  • outgrowth
  • implication
  • issue
  • fruit
  • development
  • fate
  • sequel
  • corollary
  • backwash
  • precipitate
  • conclusion
  • ramification
  • sequence
  • matter of course
  • child
  • repercussion
  • denouement
  • aftershock
  • fallout
  • side effect
  • afterglow
  • dénouement
  • echo
  • blowback
  • ripple
  • afterclap
  • side reaction
  • by-product
  • offshoot
  • spin-off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • cause
  • reason
  • occasion
  • factor
  • consideration
  • basis
  • antecedent
  • causation
  • base
  • ground
  • foundation
  • determinant
  • stimulus
  • incentive
  • source
  • spring
  • origin
  • mother
  • groundwork
  • inspiration
  • impetus
  • root
  • instigation
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