aftermath
The consequences or aftereffects of a significant, often unpleasant or traumatic event. It specifically refers to the period of time immediately following such an occurrence when the results are most visible.
Exemples
3 sur 5We had a lot of cleaning up to do in the aftermath of the birthday party.
We had a lot of cleaning up to do in the aftermath of the birthday party.
The government faced severe criticism in the aftermath of the economic crisis.
The government faced severe criticism in the aftermath of the economic crisis.
The aftermath of our big fight was just awkward silence for three days.
The aftermath of our big fight was just awkward silence for three days.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word as 'after-math'. After a big event, you have to 'do the math' to figure out the total damage or results.
Quiz rapide
The city struggled to rebuild its infrastructure in the ___ of the devastating hurricane.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : aftermath
Exemples
We had a lot of cleaning up to do in the aftermath of the birthday party.
everydayWe had a lot of cleaning up to do in the aftermath of the birthday party.
The government faced severe criticism in the aftermath of the economic crisis.
formalThe government faced severe criticism in the aftermath of the economic crisis.
The aftermath of our big fight was just awkward silence for three days.
informalThe aftermath of our big fight was just awkward silence for three days.
Sociologists studied the long-term aftermath of the industrial revolution on rural families.
academicSociologists studied the long-term aftermath of the industrial revolution on rural families.
In the aftermath of the merger, several departments were restructured to improve efficiency.
businessIn the aftermath of the merger, several departments were restructured to improve efficiency.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
in the wake of
following as a result of
picking up the pieces
trying to return to a normal state after a disaster
when the dust settles
when the situation becomes clear after a period of confusion
Souvent confondu avec
Afterwards is an adverb meaning 'at a later time', while aftermath is a noun referring to the period of consequences following an event.
Notes d'usage
While it can be used for any event, it is most commonly applied to negative situations like wars, natural disasters, or accidents. It is almost always followed by the preposition 'of'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often try to use it as an adverb (e.g., 'Aftermath we went home'). Always use it as a noun, usually in the phrase 'in the aftermath of...'
Astuce mémo
Think of the word as 'after-math'. After a big event, you have to 'do the math' to figure out the total damage or results.
Origine du mot
Originally an agricultural term from 'after' + 'math' (an Old English word for mowing), referring to a second crop of grass grown in the same season after the first harvest.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Frequently used in news headlines and political discourse to discuss the long-term impact of policy changes or disasters.
Quiz rapide
The city struggled to rebuild its infrastructure in the ___ of the devastating hurricane.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : aftermath
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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