aftershocks
Meaning
small earthquakes that follow the main shock of a larger earthquake (ভূমিকম্পের পরের ঝাঁকুনি)
Pronunciation
আফটারশকস (āphṭārśakasa)
Synonyms
tremors, quakes, shocks, vibrations, aftereffects, reverberations, reactions, echoes
Synonyms
The tremors continued for several hours.
Minor quakes can follow a major earthquake.
The aftershocks were unexpected.
There were minor vibrations felt after the initial quake.
The aftereffects of the earthquake were devastating.
We could feel the reverberations even from a distance.
The earth's reactions post-quake were felt for weeks.
The echoes of the main earthquake continued for days.
Antonyms
The city is calm after the quake.
The stability of the area was restored.
Peace returned to the region after some time.
Serenity was restored once the aftershocks ceased.
The quietness after the shock was comforting.
The smoothness of life returned with time.
A sense of stillness enveloped the area after the chaos.
Tranquility was finally achieved in the region.
Phrases
In the aftermath of the earthquake, many relief efforts began.
Residents were given aftershock warnings.
The aftershock sequence can last for days.
Scientists measure aftershocks with special instruments.
Emergency services count the aftershocks to assess damage.