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

In the aftermath of Kirk’s killing, the president is in war mode.

From Salon

In the aftermath of that win, Llorente named the dog he gave to his mother 'Anfield', and showed again why this is his favourite stadium with an equaliser nine minutes from time.

From BBC

In the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination, vigils continue across California.

From Los Angeles Times

A government official did not respond to a BBC request to comment on the demonstrations and their aftermath, but in a national address on 1 August, President Lourenço made his feelings clear.

From BBC

In the aftermath of the inquests, there was high expectation.

From BBC

Related Words

• chain reaction 
• impact 
• outcome