aftershock
Translation
aftershock
Examples
A strong aftershock was felt an hour later.
A strong aftershock was felt an hour later.
The community felt the aftershocks of the scandal.
The community felt the aftershocks of the scandal.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a smaller earthquake following a larger one The city experienced several aftershocks.
((an aftershock of sth.)) a consequence of an event The political aftershocks were significant.
Similar Words
repercussion, consequence, tremor
Etymology
From 'after' + 'shock'. A smaller earthquake (shock) that happens after a larger one.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a smaller 'shock' that comes 'after' the main, larger shock of an earthquake.