Plural of aftershock
regular plural
The plural of aftershock is aftershocks.
Forms of aftershock
| Singular | aftershock /ˈæftɜɹʃɔk/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | aftershocks |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Aftershocks in a sentence
- As aftershocks of 3.0 magnitude or higher continued to rock the area, rescuers transported over 50,000 people from the hardest-hit Luding county, according to local media2022 September 6, “China earthquake death toll jumps to 65 as aftershocks rattle Sichuan”, in EFE, archived from the original on 06 Sep 2022
- The Republican president is making a major political bet that his actions will not worsen inflation, cause financial aftershocks that could destabilize the worldwide economy or provoke a voter backlash.2025 February 1, Josh Boak, “Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean higher inflation and economic disruption”, in...
Meaning of aftershock
- noun An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
- noun By extension, any result or consequence following a major event.
- noun Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event.
Questions about the plural of aftershock
- What is the plural of aftershock?
- The plural of aftershock is aftershocks.
- Is aftershock countable?
- Aftershock is a countable and uncountable noun.
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