aftereffect
/ˈæftərɪˌfɛkt/
noun
- An effect that follows after the main cause or event, often lasting for some time.
- The aftereffect of the earthquake included aftershocks that lasted for days.
- One aftereffect of the long drought was a shortage of drinking water.
- The medicine worked well, but the aftereffect was drowsiness for several hours.
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