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aftermath

[ af-ter-math, ahf- ]

noun

  1. 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.

    Synonyms: , ,

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


aftermath

/ -ˌmæθ; ˈɑːftəˌmɑːθ /

noun

  1. signs or results of an event or occurrence considered collectively, esp of a catastrophe or disaster

    the aftermath of war

  2. agriculture a second mowing or crop of grass from land that has already yielded one crop earlier in the same year
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of aftermath1

1515–25; after + math a mowing, Old English ǣٳ; cognate with Old High German ( German Mahd ); akin to mow 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of aftermath1

C16: after + math a mowing, from Old English æٳ
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In the aftermath of a global pandemic, three young brothers fend for themselves in an isolated home tucked away in a forest.

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He also said one of his staff had to deal with the aftermath of a stabbing while on their way to work recently when "two young boys" had been stabbed in the head and neck.

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In the aftermath of that shocking December night, South Koreans were mostly united in their disgust for the president and what he had attempted to do.

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While she did not address the gubernatorial race during her eight-minute remarks, Harris suggested that she planned to remain politically active in the aftermath of her loss to Trump in November.

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In the aftermath of Buttler's resignation, England director of cricket Rob Key said it would be "stupid" not to consider Stokes for a white-ball job.

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