What support was available in the aftermath of the accident?
Farmers sometimes cut the aftermath for hay.
The wet summer produced a thick aftermath in the meadow.
Was the aftermath ready for grazing by September?
The book follows a family through the aftermath of war.
Similar words
second growth
consequences
wake
regrowth
fallout
second crop
Meanings
Consequences of an event
noun
events
neutral
The period and consequences following a harmful or important event.
Examples
The town struggled in the aftermath of the flood.
In the aftermath of the vote, several ministers resigned.
The book follows a family through the aftermath of war.
What support was available in the aftermath of the accident?
The company faced lawsuits in the aftermath of the spill.
Similar words
consequences
fallout
wake
Grass after first mowing
noun
agriculture
technical
In farming, the new growth of grass after it has been mown once in the season.
Examples
After the first cut, sheep grazed the aftermath.
The wet summer produced a thick aftermath in the meadow.
Farmers sometimes cut the aftermath for hay.
Was the aftermath ready for grazing by September?
The field’s aftermath grew slowly during the dry spell.
Similar words
second growth
regrowth
second crop
Etymology
From after and an older math meaning mowing. The original farming sense described grass growing after mowing; the figurative consequences sense developed later.
FAQ
What does aftermath mean?
Usually the consequences and period following a serious event.
Is aftermath usually negative?
Yes. It often follows a disaster, conflict or accident.
What does aftermath mean in farming?
It is the new growth of grass after the first mowing.
Is farming aftermath common in everyday speech?
No. It is a specialized older use.
Where does aftermath come from?
Its older math element meant mowing, not mathematics.
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