Cool MateMeaning of Aftermath
the situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant) event, especially a war, an accident, etc.
In simple words: The results or consequences of a bad event.
Aftermath in a sentence
- A lot of rebuilding took place in the aftermath of the war.
- the assassination of the prime minister and its immediate aftermath
- How does a country cope with the aftermath of war?
- The president visited the region in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.
How to use Aftermath
Typically used to describe negative situations like disasters, conflicts, or major events. It is not used in casual conversation about everyday occurrences.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'after' + 'math' — after an event, you calculate the 'math' of what happened.
Related words
Collocations with Aftermath
- immediate
- cope with
- deal with
- in the aftermath of
Synonyms for Aftermath
- consequence
- result
- after-effect
- fallout
- repercussion
Opposites of Aftermath
- prelude
- beforemath
Common mistakes with Aftermath
- Confused with 'beforemath', which is not a word.
- Used in a positive context, as it only refers to negative outcomes.
- Misunderstanding the spelling as 'after math'.
Aftermath appears in
Aftermath in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تداعيات
نتائج أو عواقب حدث سيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
যুদ্ধের পরের অবস্থা
কোনো খারাপ ঘটনার পরের ফলাফল বা পরিণতি।
- GermanDeutsch
Nachwirkungen
Die Ergebnisse oder Folgen eines schlimmen Ereignisses.
- SpanishEspañol
Consecuencias
Los resultados o consecuencias de un evento malo.
- Persianفارسی
پیامد
نتایج یا عواقب یک رویداد بد.
- FrenchFrançais
Conséquences
Les résultats ou les conséquences d'un mauvais événement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
परिणाम
किसी बुरी घटना के बाद जो नतीजे या असर होते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Conseguenze
I risultati o le conseguenze di un evento negativo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Consequências
Os resultados ou consequências de um evento ruim.
- RussianРусский
Последствия
Результаты или последствия плохого события.
- Urduاردو
بعد از واقعہ
کسی بری واقعے کے نتائج یا اثرات۔
- Chinese中文
后果
坏事件的结果或后果。
More words like Aftermath
- Consequence
- Result
- Fallout
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Frequently asked questions about Aftermath
What does Aftermath mean?
The results or consequences of a bad event.
What is the definition of Aftermath?
the situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant) event, especially a war, an accident, etc.
How do you use Aftermath in a sentence?
A lot of rebuilding took place in the aftermath of the war.
Can you give another example of Aftermath?
the assassination of the prime minister and its immediate aftermath
What are synonyms for Aftermath?
Common alternatives include consequence, result, after-effect, fallout, repercussion.
What is the opposite of Aftermath?
Opposite meanings include prelude, beforemath.
What words go with Aftermath?
It commonly pairs with immediate, cope with, deal with, in the aftermath of.
What are common mistakes when using Aftermath?
Confused with 'beforemath', which is not a word. Used in a positive context, as it only refers to negative outcomes. Misunderstanding the spelling as 'after math'.
How do you pronounce Aftermath?
US: /["/ˈæftərmæθ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɑːftəmæθ//ˈɑːftəmɑːθ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Aftermath?
Typically used to describe negative situations like disasters, conflicts, or major events. It is not used in casual conversation about everyday occurrences.
What CEFR level is Aftermath?
"Aftermath" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.