aftermath

[ af-ter-math, ahf- ]

noun

1. something that results or follows from an event, especially one of a disastrous or unfortunate nature; consequence:

   the aftermath of war; the aftermath of the flood.

   Synonyms: upshot, result, outcome

2. a new growth of grass following one or more mowings, which may be grazed, mowed, or plowed under.

aftermath

/ -ˌmæθ; ˈɑːftəˌmɑːθ /

noun

1. signs or results of an event or occurrence considered collectively, esp of a catastrophe or disaster

   the aftermath of war

2. agriculture a second mowing or crop of grass from land that has already yielded one crop earlier in the same year

Word History and Origins

Origin of aftermath¹

1515–25; after + math a mowing, Old English mǣth; cognate with Old High German mād ( German Mahd ); akin to mow ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of aftermath¹

C16: after + math a mowing, from Old English mæth

Example Sentences

Doe reported experiencing memory loss and nightmares in the aftermath of the sexual encounter, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times

Japan itself shut down all of its reactors in the immediate aftermath, and only 12 have since restarted.

From BBC

Making a very different brand of hip-hop are Kneecap, who rap in both English and Irish about the aftermath of the sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

In the aftermath of the 4-1 defeat at Sporting earlier this month, when asked about the challenge in front of him, Guardiola replied: "I like it, I love it. I want to face it."

From BBC

In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, after nearly 21 hours of nonstop, adrenaline-fueled broadcasting, Mason and his ABC colleague Don Ohlmeyer returned to the Sheraton Munich hotel, where they were staying in adjoining rooms.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• chain reaction
• impact
• outcome