aftermath

[ af-ter-math, ahf- ]

/ ˈæf tərˌmæθ, ˈɑf- /

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noun

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.

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

Nearby words

afterimpression, afterlife, afterlight, afterload, aftermarket, aftermath, aftermost, afternoon, afternoon of a faun, the, afternoon watch, afternooner

Origin of aftermath

1515–25; after + math a mowing, Old English mǣth; cognate with Old High German mād (German Mahd); akin to mow¹

SYNONYMS FOR aftermath

1 outcome, result, upshot.

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Examples from the Web for aftermath

Opponents of Muslims and immigrants across the continent are claiming vindication in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attack.
Europe’s Islam Haters Say We Told You So|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
According to the young man, both were dealing with the aftermath.
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In 2010 Cuba provided the largest contingent of medical staff during the aftermath of the huge earthquake that shook Haiti.
The Dark Side of Cuba’s Ebola Economy|James Bloodworth|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the aftermath of the American Revolution, George Washington was keen to rebuild his personal finances.
Washington’s Wheeler-Dealer Patriotism|William O’Connor|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Since witnessed the aftermath of the attack near her home, Sara has discussed it many times with many people.
Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran|IranWire|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In every respect they were so evenly matched that the test of battle could have no aftermath of extenuation.
The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812|Ralph D. Paine
Too much of seriousness had happened during the morning for them to dispel its aftermath lightly.
Shifting Sands|Sara Ware Bassett
The heavy fumes of smoke and the aftermath of a riotous nights play were evident throughout the first floor rooms.
Polly in New York|Lillian Elizabeth Roy
In Norfolk this is called "aftermath eddish," and "rowans" or "rawins."
Notes and Queries, Number 201, September 3, 1853|Various
Still holding her in her arms she gave her the gentle counsel which was the aftermath of her moment of inspiration.
The Man|Bram Stoker

British Dictionary definitions for aftermath

aftermath

/ (ˈɑːftəˌmɑːθ, -ˌmæθ) /

noun

signs or results of an event or occurrence considered collectively, esp of a catastrophe or disasterthe aftermath of war

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

Word Origin for aftermath

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

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