Aftermath Definition

aftermath
noun
  1. the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); "the aftermath of war"; "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured"
  2. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

"Aftermath" in song lyrics

See how aftermath is used in real songs:

  • "Infamous G on it, baby, Shady, Aftermath"
    40 Glocc f/ Eminem, Jayo Felony, Niqle Nut, Sun, Tip Toe, Village Boo — (We Just) Came to Party
  • "AFTERMATH!"
    40 Glocc f/ Eminem, Jayo Felony, Niqle Nut, Sun, Tip Toe, Village Boo — (We Just) Came to Party
  • "Hurricane Katrina and her aftermath"
    Akrobatik f/ Chuck D, Brenna Gethers — Kindred

Usage tips for "aftermath"

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