The term "aftermath" has evolved significantly over time. Initially used in agricultural contexts, it now has a broader application, appearing in literature, news, and casual speech to discuss outcomes of various scenarios. Its dual usage—both literal and figurative—makes it a versatile word, deeply embedded in language and culture.
Word 'aftermath' in Other Languages
- aftermath in Assamese অসমীয়া
- aftermath in Bengali বাংলা
- aftermath in Bodo बड़ो
- aftermath in Dogri डोगरी
- aftermath in English
- aftermath in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- aftermath in Hindi हिन्दी
- aftermath in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- aftermath in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- aftermath in Konkani कोंकणी
- aftermath in Maithili মৈথিলী
- aftermath in Malayalam മലയാളം
- aftermath in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- aftermath in Marathi मराठी
- aftermath in Nepali नेपाली
- aftermath in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- aftermath in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- aftermath in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- aftermath in Santali
- aftermath in Sindhi سنڌي
- aftermath in Tamil தமிழ்
- aftermath in Telugu తెలుగు
- aftermath in Urdu اُردُو
Aftermath
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
American English: /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/, British English: /ˈɑːf.təˌmæθ/
Definitions
- The consequences or results of an event, especially a disaster or misfortune.
- A new growth of grass or vegetation following a mowing or harvest.
Usage Examples
- "The aftermath of the storm left the town in ruins."
- "Farmers often rely on the aftermath for grazing livestock."
Etymology
Derived from the Old English "æfter" (after) and "mǣþ" (mowing), originally referring to the secondary growth of grass following a harvest.
Synonyms
- Consequences
- Repercussions
- Results
- Outcome
Antonyms
- Precursor
- Antecedent
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Secuelas | seˈkwe.las |
| French | Conséquences | kɔ̃.se.kɑ̃s |
| Mandarin | 后果 | hòu guǒ |
| Russian | Последствия | pɐsˈlʲet.stvʲɪ.jə |
| German | Nachwirkungen | ˈnaːχˌvɪʁ.kʊŋ.ən |
| Hindi | परिणाम | parinām |
| Telugu | పర్యవసానం | paryavasānam |
| Tamil | தொடர்ச்சி விளைவு | toṭarcci viḷaivu |
| Kannada | ಫಲಿತಾಂಶ | phalitānśa |
| Malayalam | ഫലങ്ങൾ | phalaṅṅaḷ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
American English: /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/
British English: /ˈɑːf.təˌmæθ/
Historical Usage
The term "aftermath" originally referred to a second crop of grass grown after a harvest. Its figurative use to describe the consequences of an event became common in the 17th century.
Cultural Nuances
In modern usage, "aftermath" often carries a negative connotation, used to describe the effects of disasters or unfortunate events. However, in agricultural contexts, it retains its original, neutral meaning.