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Word: Aftermath
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 15th century (in aftermath (sense 2)): from after (as an adjective) + dialect math ‘mowing’, of Germanic origin; related to German Mahd
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɑːftəmaθ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event
Short Definition:consequences or after-effects of significant unpleasant event
Examples:- food prices soared in the aftermath of the drought
Definition:
new grass growing after mowing or harvest.
Short Definition:new grass growing after mowing or harvest
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