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ensue

 

[ ɪnˈsuː ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

aftermath

To happen as a direct result of an event. To occur subsequently or as a consequence.

Synonyms

develop, ensue from, follow, result

Examples of usage

  • The argument quickly escalated and a fight ensued.
  • After the scandal, chaos ensued in the company.
  • The team made a plan, but confusion ensued when the leader left.

Translations

Translations of the word "ensue" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resultar

🇮🇳 घटना शुरू होना

🇩🇪 folgen

🇮🇩 terjadi

🇺🇦 наставати

🇵🇱 nastąpić

🇯🇵 続く (つづく)

🇫🇷 s'ensuivre

🇪🇸 suceder

🇹🇷 sonuçlanmak

🇰🇷 결과로 일어나다

🇸🇦 يحدث

🇨🇿 následovat

🇸🇰 následovať

🇨🇳 随之发生 (suí zhī fāshēng)

🇸🇮 slediti

🇮🇸 koma á eftir

🇰🇿 болу

🇬🇪 გამოჩნდება

🇦🇿 nəticələnmək

🇲🇽 suceder

Etymology

The word 'ensue' comes from the Old French word 'ensuivre', which means 'to follow'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. Over time, 'ensue' has retained its meaning of following as a consequence of something else.

See also: sue, suing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,386, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.