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aftermath

noun

The outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
H
Contains
FT
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈæf.tɚ.ˌmæθ

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noun

  1. The outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

noun

  1. The consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

    “The aftermath of war”

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The aftermath of war
In the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured

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