CEFR C1

aftermath

noun

Meaning

The consequences or results of an unpleasant or unwelcome event or situation.

Examples

The aftermath of the war was a period of great hardship.
We are still dealing with the aftermath of the scandal.

Synonyms: consequence, repercussion, fallout, sequel

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

aftermath (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːftəˌmæθ/

Definition

The consequences or results of an unpleasant or unwelcome event or situation.

Examples

The aftermath of the war was a period of great hardship.
We are still dealing with the aftermath of the scandal.
The plant's leaves showed signs of stress in the aftermath of the drought.

How to Use aftermath

aftermath of (prepositional phrase): The consequences that follow a specific event. — "The political aftermath of the revolution was complex."

Synonyms of aftermath

Words with a similar meaning to aftermath:

Antonyms of aftermath

Words with the opposite meaning to aftermath:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary