Ensued Meaning in English
word · lemma: ensue
ɪnˈsud
in-SOOD
ɛnsjˈuːd
en-SYOOD
Definition
To happen or occur directly after another event, often as a result of it.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, literary, or historical contexts. Often appears after a description of an event or action. Not used in everyday conversation; 'followed' is more common in casual speech. Typical phrasing: 'a silence ensued', 'chaos ensued'.
Spanish: siguió - sobrevinoPortuguese (BR): seguiu - sobreveioPortuguese (PT): seguiu - sobreveioChinese (Simplified): 随后发生 - 继而产生Chinese (Traditional): 隨後發生 - 繼而產生Hindi: उसके बाद हुआ - परिणामस्वरूप हुआArabic: تَبِعَ - حدث بعد ذلكBengali: পরবর্তী হওয়া - ঘটিত হত্তয়াRussian: последовать - возникнуть (как следствие)Japanese: 続く - 起こる（出来事の結果として）Vietnamese: xảy ra sau đó - tiếp theo sauKorean: 뒤따르다 - 발생하다 (결과로서)Turkish: ardından gelmek - meydana gelmekUrdu: پیروی کرنا - وقوع پذیر ہوناIndonesian: mengikuti - terjadi (sebagai akibat)
Example Sentences
The storm passed, but confusion ensued.
basic
After the announcement, a long silence ensued.
basic
Chaos ensued when the alarm rang.
basic
He made a joke, and laughter ensued.
natural
Arguments broke out at dinner, and soon a heated debate ensued.
natural
The team lost the match, but celebration from the other side quickly ensued.
natural