aftermath

Definition

  • noun: the period of time after a bad and usually destructive event
  • noun: a second-growth crop
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: rowen, aftergrowth, eddish

Examples

  • The children struggled through their parents' divorce and its 'aftermath'.

  • In the 'aftermath' of the fire, many people were in need of shelter.

  • The country is rebuilding its economy in the 'aftermath' of the war.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Excuse me. If I were to give up on the first little hitch I never would have been able to identify the fingerprints of string theory in the aftermath of the big bang. My apologies. What's your plan? It's just a privilege to watch your mind at work. Come on,we have a combined iq of . (..)
    2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1