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ensues

v.
C1 Advanced US //ɪnˈsuz// UK //ɛnsjˈuːz// en·sues

v. to happen right after something else, usually as a result of it.

v. to happen or occur afterward as a consequence of a preceding event. Intransitive — does not take a direct object.


SIMPLE

When the music stops, silence ensues.

CONTEXTUAL

After the referee made the controversial call, a heated argument ensues between the two coaches.

COMPLEX

Whenever the central bank unexpectedly raises interest rates, a period of market volatility usually ensues as investors rush to rebalance their portfolios.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object; it is often used in the third person to describe a sequence of events.

Pitfall

A fight ensues themA fight ensuesEnsues is intransitive; it cannot take an object. You cannot 'ensue' someone or something.

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