Synonyms for

Ensuing

Verb / ˈensu:ɪŋ / Another word for ensuing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ensuing means happening or occurring afterward or as a result.

Synonyms & similar words

ensue result following upcoming subsequent consequent resultant succeeding next later coming future posterior ensuing successive ensuing eventual after afterward ensuing then subsequential

Synonyms by register

Formal

subsequent following consequent later

Informal

next coming after down the line

Literary

forthcoming aftermath

Antonyms

preceding previous prior earlier former antecedent

Common collocations

  • ensuing events
  • ensuing chaos
  • ensuing discussion
  • ensuing battle
  • ensuing period
  • ensuing consequences
  • ensuing years

Word family

verb ensue
adverb ensuingly

Usage note

Ensuing is often used to describe events or consequences that happen as a direct result of something else. It is generally considered a formal or neutral term.

Example sentences

  1. The ensuing traffic jam was a nightmare.
  2. The ensuing argument between the two friends was intense.
  3. The ensuing silence was awkward.
  4. The ensuing investigation revealed many flaws in the system.
  5. The ensuing chaos made it difficult to evacuate the building.

Quotes

  • We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for the safety of the future. - Joseph Joubert
  • We can't always control what happens in our lives, but we can decide how to respond to it. - Unknown
  • The future belongs to those who prepare for it. - Malcolm X

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