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- [af-ter-teyst, ahf-]
- /ˈæf tərˌteɪst, ˈɑf-/
- /ˈɑːf.tə.teɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [af-ter-teyst, ahf-]
- /ˈæf tərˌteɪst, ˈɑf-/
Definitions of aftertaste word
- singular noun aftertaste An aftertaste is a taste that remains in your mouth after you have finished eating or drinking something. 3
- noun aftertaste a taste that lingers on after eating or drinking 3
- noun aftertaste a lingering impression or sensation 3
- noun aftertaste a taste lingering in the mouth after eating, drinking, or smoking 3
- noun aftertaste the feeling remaining after an experience 3
- noun aftertaste a taste remaining after the substance causing it is no longer in the mouth. 1
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Origin of aftertaste
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; after + taste
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Parts of speech for Aftertaste
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aftertaste popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
aftertaste usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for aftertaste
noun aftertaste
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- laziness — lazy evaluation
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- blandness — pleasantly gentle or agreeable: a bland, affable manner.
Top questions with aftertaste
- what causes aftertaste?
- how to get rid of aftertaste?
- how to get rid of onion aftertaste?
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