Aftermath — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈaf-tər-ˌmath/ af·ter·math

Meaning & Definition of Aftermath

Aftermath (noun)

  1. a second-growth crop —called also rowen
  2. consequence, result
  3. the period immediately following a usually ruinous event

Aftermath (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

    "the surgery was successful, but she now had to deal with its aftermath: a huge bill"

    similar: aftereffect, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot, matter of course
    related: ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect, spin-off
    opposite: antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason
    near: consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, origin, root, source, spring

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aftermath

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aftermath:

aftereffect, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot, matter of course

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Aftermath

Words with the opposite meaning of Aftermath:

antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason

Related Words for Aftermath

ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect, spin-off

Near Antonyms of Aftermath

consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, origin, root, source, spring

Origin & Etymology of Aftermath

after- + math "mowing," going back to Middle English *math, going back to a short-vowel variant (perhaps of Germanic date) of Old English mǣþ, going back to Germanic *mēþa- (whence Old Saxon mād- —in māddag "mowing day"—, Old High German āmād "aftermath"), derivative with the nominal suffix *-to- from the base of *mēan- "to mow:2"

First known use: 15th century

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aftermath

What does "Aftermath" mean?

"Aftermath" means a second-growth crop —called also rowen. As a noun, it is defined as: a second-growth crop —called also rowen.

What is another word for "Aftermath"?

Other words for "Aftermath" include aftereffect, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development and effect. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aftermath" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aftermath"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aftermath". Common alternatives include aftereffect, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate and fruit.

What is the opposite of "Aftermath"?

Antonyms of "Aftermath" include antecedent, causation, cause, occasion and reason. Near antonyms include consideration, determinant, factor and base.

How do you use "Aftermath" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aftermath" in a sentence: "the surgery was successful, but she now had to deal with its aftermath: a huge bill".

Is "Aftermath" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aftermath" is a noun.

Is "Aftermath" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Aftermath" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Aftermath"?

"Aftermath" is pronounced /ˈaf-tər-ˌmath/ and divided into syllables as af·ter·math.