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aftermath

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæftɚmæθ/ · UK /ˈɑːftəmæθ/

aftermath means: The situation and problems left after a harmful or upsetting event.

noun

AFTER A DISASTERC1

The situation and problems left after a harmful or upsetting event.

  • The aftermath of the storm was terrible.
  • Many families needed help in the aftermath of the flood.
  • The town is still dealing with the aftermath of the fire.

How to use it: in the aftermath of something (People lost their homes in the aftermath of the earthquake.)

Similar words: consequences, effects

Common phrases: aftermath of something, in the aftermath, immediate aftermath

Questions about aftermath

What does aftermath mean?

The situation and problems left after a harmful or upsetting event.

What is aftermath in other languages?

Türkçe: sonuçlar · Español: secuelas · Français: suites · Deutsch: Nachwirkungen · Italiano: conseguenze · 日本語: 余波

How do you pronounce aftermath?

In American English /ˈæftɚmæθ/; in British English /ˈɑːftəmæθ/.

How do you use aftermath in a sentence?

The aftermath of the storm was terrible. Many families needed help in the aftermath of the flood.

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