aftermath

American  

[af-ter-math, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌmæθ, ˈɑf- /

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.

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aftermath British  

/ -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

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Etymology

Origin of aftermath

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

Example Sentences

The new series will explore the aftermath of World War Two on the city as it follows the "older, wiser, more ambitious and more dangerous" Duke.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

On Tuesday, Ivey posted another video in which he seemed to address the aftermath of his previous comments.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

A quick peace will likely lead to a messy aftermath and tricky negotiations between Iran, the U.S.,

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The announcement comes days after Rousseau apologized for recording an English-only video message in the aftermath of last week’s deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In the aftermath of that meaningless scrimmage in the summer twilight in Lubbock, Trapper envisioned a definite fate for the Boobie Miles who had been the dazzling jewel of the Watermelon Feed.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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