HyperDic: aftermath

English > 2 senses of the word aftermath:
NOUNphenomenonaftermath, wake, backwashthe consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
eventaftermath, consequencethe outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
aftermath > pronunciation
Soundsae'ftermae.th
Rhymesbath / Bath ... wrath: 12 rhymes with aeth...
English > aftermath: 2 senses > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningThe consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event).
Example"the aftermath of war"
Synonymswake, backwash
Broaderconsequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshotA phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Spanishresultado
English > aftermath: 2 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningThe outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual.
Synonymconsequence
NarrowercorollaryA practical consequence that follows naturally
fruitThe consequence of some effort or action
just deserts, comeuppance, comeupance, poetic jsticeAn outcome / outcome in which virtue triumphs over vice (often ironically)
sequellaA secondary consequence
trainA series of consequences wrought by an event
wages, reward, payoffA recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Broaderresult, resultant, final result, outcome, terminationSomething that results
Spanishconsecuencia, repercusión
Catalanconseqüències, repercussió

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