aftermath

noun

af·ter·math ˈaf-tər-ˌmath How to pronounce aftermath (audio)

: a second-growth crop

called also rowen

: consequence, result

stricken with guilt as an aftermath of the accident

: the period immediately following a usually ruinous event

in the aftermath of the war

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Breaking Down Aftermath

Aftermath dates to the late 1400s and was originally an agricultural term. Its two parts are transparent—but only if you're familiar with an ancient word math that is now used only in British dialectal English and that means "a mowing of a grass or hay crop" and also refers to the crop that is gathered. The original aftermath came, of course, after the math: it was historically the crop of (usually) grass cut, grazed, or plowed under after the first crop of the season from the same soil. It wasn't until the mid-late 1600s that aftermath developed its other meanings, both of which are now far more common than the first.

Example Sentences

the surgery was successful, but she now had to deal with its aftermath: a huge bill

Recent Examples on the Web The lawsuit also says Jennings suffered emotional and psychological distress during the arrest and its aftermath, resulting in PTSD symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, nightmares and flashbacks.

Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2022 And how do Muslim students feel about the way the events of 9/11 and their aftermath are presented in the classroom?

Lallia Allali, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Elliott also said Lewis was treated like an animal, according to body camera footage of the shooting and its aftermath.

Antonio Planas, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The email was part of a small cache of documents related to the shooting and its aftermath requested by state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat whose district includes Uvalde.

John C. Moritz, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 What happened in Argentina with the dictatorship and its aftermath was a bit like the family of the nation splitting.

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Megellas also fought during the Battle of the Bulge and its aftermath.

Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The 24 video clips show a total of more than four hours of the shooting and its immediate aftermath.

CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 Chenier is just one of the many Black children who lived through Hurricane Katrina and its devastating aftermath.

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

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释义	aftermath noun af·ter·math ˈaf-tər-ˌmath 1 : a second-growth crop called also rowen 2 : consequence, result stricken with guilt as an aftermath of the accident 3 : the period immediately following a usually ruinous event in the aftermath of the war Did you know? Breaking Down Aftermath Aftermath dates to the late 1400s and was originally an agricultural term. Its two parts are transparent—but only if you're familiar with an ancient word math that is now used only in British dialectal English and that means "a mowing of a grass or hay crop" and also refers to the crop that is gathered. The original aftermath came, of course, after the math: it was historically the crop of (usually) grass cut, grazed, or plowed under after the first crop of the season from the same soil. It wasn't until the mid-late 1600s that aftermath developed its other meanings, both of which are now far more common than the first. Synonyms aftereffect backwash child conclusion consequence corollary development effect fate fruit issue outcome outgrowth precipitate product result resultant sequel sequence upshot See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the surgery was successful, but she now had to deal with its aftermath: a huge bill Recent Examples on the Web The lawsuit also says Jennings suffered emotional and psychological distress during the arrest and its aftermath, resulting in PTSD symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, nightmares and flashbacks. Mary Colurso \| Mcolurso@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2022 And how do Muslim students feel about the way the events of 9/11 and their aftermath are presented in the classroom? Lallia Allali, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Elliott also said Lewis was treated like an animal, according to body camera footage of the shooting and its aftermath. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The email was part of a small cache of documents related to the shooting and its aftermath requested by state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat whose district includes Uvalde. John C. Moritz, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 What happened in Argentina with the dictatorship and its aftermath was a bit like the family of the nation splitting. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Megellas also fought during the Battle of the Bulge and its aftermath. Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The 24 video clips show a total of more than four hours of the shooting and its immediate aftermath. CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 Chenier is just one of the many Black children who lived through Hurricane Katrina and its devastating aftermath. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology after- + math "mowing," going back to Middle English math, going back to a short-vowel variant (perhaps of Germanic date) of Old English mǣþ,* going back to Germanic mēþa- (whence Old Saxon mād-* —in māddag "mowing day"—, Old High German āmād "aftermath"), derivative with the nominal suffix -to- from the base of mēan- "to mow entry 2" First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition aftermath noun af·ter·math ˈaf-tər-ˌmath 1 : a result or consequence She felt tired as an aftermath of the long race. 2 : the period of time following a bad and usually destructive event the aftermath of a hurricane aftermath noun as in outcome a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause the surgery was successful, but she now had to deal with its aftermath: a huge bill Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance outcome result resultant consequence effect product upshot aftereffect fate sequel backwash issue development precipitate sequence implication corollary outgrowth conclusion matter of course fruit child denouement fallout ramification repercussion aftershock dénouement afterglow side effect blowback afterclap echo side reaction by-product offshoot ripple spin-off Antonyms & Near Antonyms cause occasion reason consideration factor basis antecedent ground base causation foundation mother stimulus spring origin groundwork determinant source inspiration root impetus instigation incentive See More
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