aftermath

[US]/ˈɑːftəmæθ/
[UK]/ˈæftərmæθ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the consequences or results of an event.

Example Sentences

The aftermath of the hurricane left widespread destruction.

Dealing with the aftermath of a breakup can be difficult.

The aftermath of the war resulted in many displaced families.

Cleaning up the aftermath of the party took hours.

The aftermath of the financial crisis affected economies worldwide.

Rebuilding after the aftermath of a natural disaster is a long process.

The aftermath of the decision caused a lot of controversy.

Communities came together to help each other in the aftermath of the earthquake.

The aftermath of the accident left everyone in shock.

Authorities are still assessing the aftermath of the protest.

Real-world Examples

This is the aftermath of a bomb cyclone.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2019 Collection

They were summarily executed in the aftermath.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2019

They were recovered in the aftermath of the attacks.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2018 Collection

Gen X got to experience the aftermath of all the changes the boomers made.

Source: Smart Life Encyclopedia

Several videos show the aftermath in Greenwood, including numerous downed trees and collapsed structures.

Source: Newsweek

The camera falls off so we don't see the aftermath of his attack.

Source: The Secret Life of Cats

What I witnessed in that classroom in Guatemala was the aftermath of the zero-tolerance policy.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

I'm here to see the aftermath of last night's unfortunate event.

Source: PBS English News

Fortunately, Xianfeng wouldn't be around to witness the aftermath.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

We will have a full report on the Annapolis shooting and its aftermath later in the program.

Source: PBS English News

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