aftermath

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑːf.təˌmɑːθ/

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Noun

Singular aftermath

Plural aftermaths

1. (countable) The aftermath of a flood, shooting, etc. is what happens after it. It is usually bad, not good.

   The aftermath of the flood was devastating.

   The prices of food was very high in the aftermath of the drought.

Synonyms

• repercussion
• aftereffect
• consequence