Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌkweɪk/
noun a less common term for an aftershock, which is a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one
A1 Afterquake is the shaking that happens after an earthquake.
A2 After a major earthquake, people are often on edge waiting for the afterquake to hit.
B1 The afterquake caused even more damage to the already weakened buildings.
B2 The afterquake was unexpected and caught everyone by surprise.
C1 The afterquake triggered a tsunami that devastated the coastal areas.
C2 The government was criticized for its slow response to the afterquake relief efforts.
adjective describing something that occurs after an earthquake
A1 The village was in ruins after the afterquake.
A2 The afterquake left many people homeless.
B1 Emergency services were dispatched immediately after the afterquake hit.
B2 The afterquake caused widespread devastation in the region.
C1 Reconstruction efforts began in earnest after the afterquake subsided.
C2 The government implemented new building codes to prevent similar damage in future after the afterquake disaster.
formal The government allocated funds for rebuilding efforts after the afterquake.
informal We felt another aftershock after the afterquake last night.
slang Did you hear about the afterquake hitting the city last week?
figurative The afterquake of the scandal caused a ripple effect throughout the company.
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