Definitions

waves

[weyvz] / weɪvz /

NOUN

aftermath

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chain reaction impact outcome

STRONG

consequences end eventuality flak issue payoff remainder residual residuum results upshot

WEAK

after-effects causatum

Antonyms

STRONG

cause origin source start

NOUN

consequence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aftereffect aftermath effect fallout issue reaction repercussion

STRONG

end event follow-up outgrowth payback sequel sequence spin-off upshot

WEAK

bottom line can of worms chain reaction

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cause origin source

WEAK

beginning commencement inception insignificance rise start unimportance worthlessness

NOUN

effect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aftermath consequence development event fallout issue outcome ramification reaction repercussion response side effect

STRONG

aftereffect backlash backwash conclusion corollary denouement end eventuality flak follow-up fruit outgrowth precipitate pursuance reflex sequel sequence spin-off upshot

WEAK

can of worms causatum chain reaction end product

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause origin question source

STRONG

commencement start

WEAK

foundation

NOUN

materialization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pursuance realization

STRONG

actualization aftereffect aftermath backlash backwash being conclusion consequence corollary denouement development end event eventuality fallout flak follow-up fruit issue outcome outgrowth precipitate ramification reaction reflex repercussion response sequel sequence spin-off upshot

WEAK

can of worms causatum chain reaction end product side effect

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning cause commencement origin question source start

NOUN

repercussion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backlash chain reaction effect fallout impact influence reaction reverberation side effect

STRONG

echo feedback flak follow-up imprint kickback mark rebound recoil result

WEAK

spinoff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cause

NOUN

resultant

Synonyms

STRONG

aftereffect aftermath backlash backwash conclusion consequence corollary denouement development end event eventuality fallout flak follow-up fruit harvest issue outcome outgrowth precipitate pursuance ramification reaction reflex repercussion response result sequel sequence spin-off upshot

WEAK

can of worms causatum chain reaction end product sequent side effect

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning cause commencement origin question source start

NOUN

sea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expanse lake ocean pond surf

STRONG

abundance blue brine briny deep drink main multitude number plethora profusion sheet splash swell

WEAK

Davy Jones's locker bounding main briny deep

Antonyms

STRONG

lack

WEAK

land

NOUN

sequent

Synonyms

WEAK

aftereffect aftermath backlash backwash can of worms causatum chain reaction conclusion consequence corollary denouement development end end product event eventuality fallout flak follow-up fruit harvest issue outcome outgrowth precipitate pursuance ramification reaction reflex repercussion response result resultant sequel sequence side effect spin-off upshot

Example Sentences

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Most neutron stars remain hidden unless they appear as pulsars that emit radio waves or shine brightly in X-rays.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Maj Jowett led a unit of soldiers who defended a compound in the town of Musa Qala, a Taliban stronghold in Helmand province, from waves of attacks in 2006.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

His death set off waves of grief among generations of "Friends" fans who loved him as the sarcastic man-child Chandler Bing.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Lasers and radio are both invisible electromagnetic waves but lasers, usually ultraviolet light, offer cost, security and space-saving advantages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The smell was stronger now, coming in waves on the wind.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

waves

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