noun

aftereffect

aftereffect, side effect, consequence

The aftereffects of the medication were mild.

The aftereffects of the medication were mild.

One aftereffect of the war was economic instability.

One aftereffect of the war was economic instability.

((an aftereffect)) ((of sth.)) a result of sth. that occurs later One aftereffect of the storm was flooding.

Synonyms: consequence, result, side effect, repercussion

From 'after' + 'effect'. It means an effect that follows after the original cause has ceased.

Think of the 'effect' you feel 'after' the main event is over, like a headache after a party.

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