Aftershock

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌʃɑk/

Definitions of aftershock

noun aftershock

Example Sentences

A1 After the earthquake, there were aftershocks that scared everyone.

A2 The aftershock of losing her job left her feeling anxious and uncertain about the future.

B1 The aftershock of the scandal caused a ripple effect throughout the company.

B2 The aftershock of the election results led to widespread protests and demonstrations.

C1 The aftershock of the financial crisis was felt for years to come.

C2 The aftershock of the natural disaster prompted a complete overhaul of the country's emergency preparedness plans.

Examples of aftershock in a Sentence

formal The aftershock of the earthquake was felt for days after the initial tremor.

informal I can't believe how strong that aftershock was, it really shook things up!

slang That aftershock was gnarly, dude!

figurative The aftershock of her decision reverberated throughout the company.

Grammatical Forms of aftershock

• past tense: aftershocked
• plural: aftershocks
• comparative: more aftershock
• superlative: most aftershock
• present tense: aftershocks
• future tense: will aftershock
• perfect tense: have aftershocked
• continuous tense: is aftershocking
• singular: aftershock
• positive degree: aftershock
• infinitive: to aftershock
• gerund: aftershocking
• participle: aftershocked

Origin and Evolution of aftershock

First Known Use: 1872 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'aftershock' originated from the combination of 'after' and 'shock', referring to the seismic tremors following a major earthquake.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of earthquakes, 'aftershock' has evolved to also describe the secondary effects or consequences of any significant event or situation.