aftermath

Definition of aftermath

Nouns

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
"the aftermath of war"
Synonyms:
backwash, wake
Type of:
consequence, effect, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Synonyms:
consequence
Types:
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corollary
a practical consequence that follows naturally
comeupance, comeuppance, deserts
an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved
fruit
the consequence of some effort or action
sequella
a secondary consequence
train
a series of consequences wrought by an event
payoff, reward, wages
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
Type of:
final result, outcome, result, resultant, termination
something that results

Vocabulary Lists for aftermath

Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air »(96 words)
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  • abbreviate
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  • unconstrained
  • devastate
  • problematic

Words to Ponder »(392 words)
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  • abattoir
  • auburn
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Mr. Kowalski's Fifth Grade Spelling Bee Night »(270 words)
  • able
  • achieve
  • acoustics
  • action
  • activity

Reading - Usual »(164 words)
  • sketch
  • at odds
  • come across
  • conjure up
  • connote

Vocab Bee: Definitions -- A »(96 words)
  • abate
  • abduct
  • abettal
  • abominable
  • abortive

astronomy t ages pag 14 em dian »(75 words)
  • rank
  • exalted
  • elevated
  • sublime
  • noble-minded

Gr 6 WM First Challenge »(25 words)
  • gaffe
  • peruse
  • truant
  • yield
  • repel

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