Ensues Meaning in English
word · lemma: ensue
ɪnˈsuz
in-SOOZ
ɛnsjˈuːz
en-SYOOZ
Definition
If something ensues, it happens as a result of something else that has just happened.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary word; rarely used in casual conversation. Usually used with 'chaos', 'silence', 'confusion' etc.: 'silence ensues'. Not used for actions that start something, but their result.
Spanish: seguir - sucederPortuguese (BR): seguir - sucederPortuguese (PT): seguir - sucederChinese (Simplified): 随之发生 - 接着发生Chinese (Traditional): 隨之發生 - 接著發生Hindi: पश्चात् होना - परिणामस्वरूप होनाArabic: يَتْبَع - يحدث بعدBengali: ঘটে - অনুসরণ করে - পরবর্তী হয়Russian: следует - наступает - возникаетJapanese: 続く - 起こるVietnamese: xảy ra - tiếp theo - xảy đếnKorean: 이어지다 - 발생하다Turkish: ardından gelir - ortaya çıkarUrdu: پیچھے آنا - وقوع پذیر ہوناIndonesian: terjadi kemudian - menyusul
Example Sentences
After the accident, confusion ensues.
basic
When the lights go out, silence ensues.
basic
An argument starts and chaos ensues.
basic
A heated debate breaks out, and soon laughter ensues.
natural
Someone mentions food, and a group order ensues.
natural
The announcement is made, and excitement quickly ensues in the crowd.
natural