aftermath

noun
UK: /ˈɑːftərmæθ/
US: /ˈæftərmæθ/

  1. The period that follows an unpleasant event and its effects.

    1. The town is cleaning up in the aftermath of the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the aftermath of the scandal, the company's stock price plummeted significantly. [ ] [ ]

  2. The consequences or results of a significant event.

    1. The aftermath of the war was devastating for the country. [ ] [ ]
    2. We had to deal with the economic aftermath of the financial crisis for years. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fallout wake

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aftermath" in English means: The period that follows an unpleasant event and its effects., The consequences or results of a significant event..

The phonetic transcription of "aftermath" is /ˈɑːftərmæθ/ in British English and /ˈæftərmæθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aftermath": fallout, wake.

Example usage of "aftermath": "The town is cleaning up in the aftermath of the storm.". More examples on the page.