Word
ensuing
Phoneticsen·su·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛnsuɪŋ/
UK/ɛnsjˈuːɪŋ/
Definition
adj. happening after an event, often because that event caused it.
adj. occurring as a direct consequence or in the period immediately following a specific event.
Examples
“The ensuing silence was very uncomfortable.”
“The manager shouted, and the ensuing argument lasted for twenty minutes.”
“The treaty ended the war, but the ensuing peace was fragile and lasted only a few years before new conflicts arose.”
Examples
simple
“The ensuing silence was very uncomfortable.”
contextual
“The manager shouted, and the ensuing argument lasted for twenty minutes.”
complex
“The treaty ended the war, but the ensuing peace was fragile and lasted only a few years before new conflicts arose.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
Teaching tip
This word is much more common in writing than in casual speech; in daily conversation, people usually just say 'the next' or 'what happened after'.
Real-World Examples
“The ensuing outcry led the master to resign .” “Over the ensuing decade, the plans continued to elicit debate and controversy , pitting supporters of the commission’s vision against members of Congress, railroad interests and real estate developers.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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