First Known Use: 1523
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aftermath
noun af·ter·math \-ˌmath\
: the period of time after a bad and usually destructive event
Full Definition of AFTERMATH
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>
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Origin of AFTERMATH
4after + math (mowing, crop)
Related to AFTERMATH
- Synonyms
- aftereffect, effect, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot
- Antonyms
- antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason
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AFTERMATH Defined for Kids
aftermath
noun af·ter·math \ˈaf-tər-ˌmath\
Definition of AFTERMATH for Kids
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>
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