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ensuingOccurring immediately afterward or as a result of something; following in time or as a consequence.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Occurring immediately afterward or as a result of something; following in time or as a consequence.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsuːɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 뒤따르는, 결과로 일어나는

Korean pronunciation: 인-슈-잉 (강세: 슈)

Example Sentences

  • He spilled coffee on his laptop, and the ensuing panic was quite entertaining to watch.
  • The teacher's joke fell flat, and the ensuing awkward silence lasted forever.
  • The new policy was announced, and the ensuing debate lasted several months.

ensuing

ADJECTIVE

//ɪnˈsuːɪŋ//

Occurring immediately afterward or as a result of something; following in time or as a consequence.

ensuing concept
💡 Concept

Occurring immediately afterward or as a result of something; following in time or as a consequence.

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🎵 Rhyme

Stop pursuing, start renewing—ensuing wisdom leads the way!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈsuːɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixen--
Rootsequ
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Latin 'sequi' meaning 'to follow,' which came into English through Old French 'ensivre.' The word literally describes events that follow or come after other events in sequence.

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🎵Rhyme

pursuingcontinuingreviewing

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

He spilled coffee on his laptop, and the ensuing panic was quite entertaining to watch.

😄 Fun example

The teacher's joke fell flat, and the ensuing awkward silence lasted forever.

The new policy was announced, and the ensuing debate lasted several months.

😄 Fun example

She accidentally sent a love letter to her boss instead of her boyfriend, and the ensuing embarrassment was unbearable.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

followingsubsequentresultingconsequentsucceeding

Antonyms

precedingprevious