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effect vs aftermath

aftermath vs effect

effect and aftermath both are nouns.

effect is a verb but aftermath is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
effect Yes No Yes No
aftermath Yes No No No
As nouns, aftermath is a hyponym of effect; that is, aftermath is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than effect:
  • effect: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
  • aftermath: the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
effect (noun) aftermath (noun)
an outward appearance the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
(of a law) having legal validity the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
effect (verb) aftermath (verb)
produce
act so as to bring into existence
Difference between effect and aftermath

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