in one's wake — following behind someone or something, especially as a direct result or consequence of their actions, passing, or movement
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: following behind someone or something, especially as a direct result or consequence of their actions, passing, or movement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn wʌnz weɪk/
Example Sentences
- My little brother ate an entire cake, leaving crumbs and chaos in his wake.
- The CEO resigned suddenly, leaving confusion in her wake.
- After the party, we found empty pizza boxes and sleeping friends in our wake.
in one's wake
ADVERB[/ɪn wʌnz weɪk/]
following behind someone or something, especially as a direct result or consequence of their actions, passing, or movement
The storm left flooded streets and broken trees in its wake.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'vök' meaning 'hole in the ice', later evolved in English nautical terms to mean the trail of disturbed water left behind a moving ship.
Breakdown
wake (trail left by a moving ship) + in one's (belonging to someone, following them)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother ate an entire cake, leaving crumbs and chaos in his wake.”
“The CEO resigned suddenly, leaving confusion in her wake.”
“After the party, we found empty pizza boxes and sleeping friends in our wake.”
“In the wake of the earthquake, thousands of volunteers arrived to help.”
“My cat knocked over three vases, leaving broken glass in her wake like a tiny furry tornado.”
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