aftergrief
|af-ter-grief|
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/ˈæftərˌɡriːf/
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/ˈɑːftəˌɡriːf/
sorrow after loss
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftergrief' originates from Old English, combining 'æfter' meaning 'after' and 'grief' meaning 'sorrow'.
Historical Evolution
'æfter' and 'grief' combined in Old English to form 'aftergrief', maintaining its meaning through Middle English to modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sorrow following an event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the sorrow or distress that follows a significant loss or bereavement.
She found herself overwhelmed by aftergrief months after her father's passing.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 09:06