aftermath
Translation
aftermath, consequences, repercussions
Examples
The town is cleaning up in the aftermath of the storm.
The town is cleaning up in the aftermath of the storm.
Many people suffered in the aftermath of the war.
Many people suffered in the aftermath of the war.
Grammar Patterns
in the aftermath of ((sth.)) in the period following (sth.) The country faced instability in the aftermath of the coup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consequences, repercussions, fallout; Antonyms: cause, origin
Etymology
From 'after' + 'math' (an old word for 'mowing'). It originally meant the second crop of grass after the first was mown, metaphorically referring to the consequences after a major event.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'math' you have to do 'after' a disaster to calculate the damage.