aftersound
|af-ter-sound|
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🇺🇸
/ˈæftərˌsaʊnd/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌsaʊnd/
lingering sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftersound' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'sound', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'sound' referred to 'audible vibrations'.
Historical Evolution
'aftersound' was formed by combining the words 'after' and 'sound' in English, maintaining its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the sound that follows', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the lingering sound that remains after the initial sound has stopped.
The aftersound of the bell echoed through the hall.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/27 03:21