In the wake of Meaning in English
expression
in thuh WAYK-uhv
in thuh WAYK-ov
Definition
Used to talk about something that happens as a result of or after another event, especially a significant or serious one.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, news, and academic contexts. Often used for major events ('in the wake of the crisis', 'in the wake of the storm'). Implies a causal or consequential relationship; not for everyday minor situations.
Spanish: a raíz de - trasPortuguese (BR): na esteira de - apósPortuguese (PT): na esteira de - apósChinese (Simplified): 在……之后Chinese (Traditional): 在……之後Hindi: के बादArabic: في أعقابBengali: পরিণামে - পরপর - ঘটনার পরRussian: вслед за - после - в результатеJapanese: 〜の影響で - 〜の後でVietnamese: sau khi - do hậu quả củaKorean: ~의 여파로 - ~ 후에Turkish: ardından - sonucundaUrdu: کے نتیجے میں - کے بعدIndonesian: setelah - akibat
Example Sentences
The city made changes in the wake of the flood.
basic
Extra safety rules were added in the wake of the accident.
basic
Many people lost their jobs in the wake of the company closing.
basic
Public confidence dropped in the wake of the scandal.
natural
There was a lot of confusion in the wake of the new law.
natural
Many questions remain unanswered in the wake of recent events.
natural