aftershock

af·ter·shock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [af-ter-shok, ahf-]
- /ˈæf tərˌʃɒk, ˈɑf-/
- /ˈɑːf.tə.ʃɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [af-ter-shok, ahf-]
- /ˈæf tərˌʃɒk, ˈɑf-/

Definitions of aftershock word

countable noun aftershock Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes which occur after a large earthquake. 3
countable noun aftershock People sometimes refer to the effects of an important event, especially a bad one, as the aftershock. 3
noun aftershock one of a series of minor tremors occurring after the main shock of an earthquake 3
noun aftershock a minor earthquake, usually one of a series, that follows a larger earthquake and originates at or near the same place 3
noun aftershock a small earthquake or tremor that follows a major earthquake. 1
noun aftershock the effect, result, or repercussion of an event; aftermath; consequence: The aftershock of the bankruptcy was felt throughout the financial community. 1

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Origin of aftershock

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; after + shock1

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Parts of speech for Aftershock

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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aftershock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for aftershock

noun aftershock

aftermath — The aftermath of an important event, especially a harmful one, is the situation that results from it.
consequence — The consequences of something are the results or effects of it.
hangover — the disagreeable physical aftereffects of drunkenness, such as a headache or stomach disorder, usually felt several hours after cessation of drinking.
offshoot — a branch or lateral shoot from a main stem, as of a plant.
trail — to drag or let drag along the ground or other surface; draw or drag along behind.

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