aftermath

/ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/noun
High School
1

That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.

2

A second mowing; the grass which grows after the first crop of hay in the same season.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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