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- DictionaryAf·ter·math/ˈaftərˌmaTH/
noun
- 1. the consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event: "food prices soared in the aftermath of the drought"
- 2. new grass growing after mowing or harvest.
1. : a second-growth crop. called also rowen. 2. : consequence, result. stricken with guilt as an aftermath of the accident. 3. : the period immediately following a usually ruinous event. in the aftermath of the war. Did you know? Breaking Down Aftermath.
AFTERMATH definition: 1. the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it causes: 2. the…. Learn more.
Aftermath definition: something that results or follows from an event, especially one of a disastrous or unfortunate nature; consequence. See examples of AFTERMATH used in a sentence.
AFTERMATH meaning: 1. the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it causes: 2. the…. Learn more.
The consequences of an unpleasant event make up its aftermath. The math in aftermath does not refer to adding or subtracting numbers, rather it is related to a Germanic word for mowing, or harvest. If you have been mowed down by a class of excited first graders, the aftermath might be a bruised knee, a headache from all of the squealing, and ...
af·ter·math. (ăf′tər-măth′) n. 1. A consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune: famine as an aftermath of drought. 2. A period of time following a disastrous event: in the aftermath of war. 3. A second growth or crop in the same season, as of grass after mowing.
4 days ago · 1. something that results or follows from an event, esp. one of a disastrous or unfortunate nature; consequence. the aftermath of war. the aftermath of the flood. 2. a new growth of grass following one or more mowings, which may be grazed, mowed, or plowed under. SYNONYMS 1. outcome, result, upshot.
A period of time following a disastrous event. In the aftermath of war. A consequence of, or a state of affairs resulting from, something, esp. something destructive or unpleasant. A second growth or crop in the same season, as of grass after mowing.
aftermath. the situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant) event, especially a war, an accident, etc. A lot of rebuilding took place in the aftermath of the war. the assassination of the president and its immediate aftermath.
a situation that is the result of an accident, crime, or other violent event: There are calls for tighter airport security in the aftermath of last week's bombing.
