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

In the aftermath, an Edwards comment about having to "look at the future" stood out.

From BBC

In the aftermath, Anderson remembers being supported by his family, friends and close-knit tennis community, which he was not sure he "expected" and felt "fortunate" to receive.

From BBC

The two became symbols of the aftermath of the disaster, and they travelled to the US later in 2000 to speak to Congress and help raise awareness about what had happened.

From BBC

Buying agent Henry Pryor said the UK housing market had moved on from the "red-hot" period for sellers in the aftermath of Covid.

From BBC

The FAA said “the aircraft were not at risk” during the aftermath of Flight 8.

From Salon

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