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Meaning of aftermath
The primary meaning of the word "aftermath" refers to the consequences or effects that follow a significant event or situation.
Etymology of aftermath
The word "aftermath" has its origins in Old English and Middle English, where "æfter" meant "after" and "math" or "mæth" referred to a mowing or harvesting, particularly of crops that had been left to grow after the initial harvest
Historically, the term was used to describe the second crop of grass or other plants that grew after the first had been harvested
Over time, the term took on a broader metaphorical meaning, referring to the consequences or effects that follow a significant event or situation
Synonyms
Definitions
- The consequences or effects that follow a significant event or situation
- * A period of time following a significant event or situation, especially one that is marked by a gradual return to normal or a process of recovery
Usage Examples
- The aftermath of the hurricane left many people without power or access to basic necessities
- * The company is still dealing with the aftermath of the financial scandal, trying to rebuild its reputation
- * The aftermath of the war was marked by a long and difficult period of recovery and rebuilding