It wasn’t until the mid-1600s that aftermath came to have the meanings now familiar to us, referring to the period of time following a destructive event, or to a negative consequence or …

AFTERMATH definition: 1. the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it causes: 2. the…. Learn more.

Definition of aftermath noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

AFTERMATH definition: something that results or follows from an event, especially one of a disastrous or unfortunate nature; consequence. See examples of aftermath used in a sentence.

1. A consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune: famine as an aftermath of drought. 2. A period of time following a disastrous event: in the aftermath of war. 3. A second growth or crop …

Its not the worst movie ever but nothing to run home about and just enjoy bad acting and even worse dialogue. That cute kid from Adam Sandler's Big Daddy is grown up and playing action …

The aftermath of an important event, especially a harmful one, is the situation that results from it. In the aftermath of the coup, the troops opened fire on the demonstrators. [+ of] During the …

af•ter•math (af′ tər math′, äf′ -), n. something that results or follows from an event, esp. one of a disastrous or unfortunate nature; consequence: the aftermath of war; the aftermath of the …

aftermath, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

The consequences of an unpleasant event make up its aftermath. The math in aftermath does not refer to adding or subtracting numbers, rather it is related to a Germanic word for mowing, or …