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aftereffect

/ˌæftərˈɛfɛkt/ noun · British & US
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What does aftereffect mean?

noun

A feeling or effect that remains after something has happened or finished; a lingering impression or influence.

Example

"The aftereffect of the earthquake was a long period of aftershocks."

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