Meaning & use
aftermath
The period or situation that follows a significant, usually harmful, event.
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In the aftermath of the storm, volunteers helped clear fallen trees.
The company struggled financially in the aftermath of the scandal.
A note on using this word
"Aftermath" almost always follows destructive or serious events, unlike neutral words like "outcome" or "result."
Words with a similar meaning
consequenceswakefallout
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