ensuing — Occurring 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.
Occurring immediately afterward or as a result of something; following in time or as a consequence.
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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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“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.”
“She accidentally sent a love letter to her boss instead of her boyfriend, and the ensuing embarrassment was unbearable.”
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