adjective
Uncommon
ensuing
Ensuing (adjective) means following as a result; coming next. Example: “The scandal and the ensuing investigation dominated the news for weeks.”
adjective
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Following as a result; coming next.
"The scandal and the ensuing investigation dominated the news for weeks."
"The match was stopped, and the ensuing confusion lasted several minutes."
"Heavy rain fell all night, and the ensuing floods closed the road."
How to use ensuing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening right after something else, usually because of it.
Common pairings
the ensuing chaos
the ensuing years
the ensuing debate
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What does “ensuing” mean?
The word “ensuing” means following as a result; coming next. In plain terms, happening right after something else, usually because of it.
How do you use “ensuing” in a sentence?
Here is “ensuing” used in a sentence: “The scandal and the ensuing investigation dominated the news for weeks.”
What part of speech is “ensuing”?
“Ensuing” is an adjective.
Is “ensuing” a common word?
“Ensuing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between ensuing and subsequent?
Ensuing specifically means following directly as a result of something, implying a cause-and-effect connection, such as "the ensuing chaos" after an announcement. Subsequent simply means coming after in time or order, without necessarily implying that one event caused the other.
Can ensuing be used as a verb?
No, ensuing functions as an adjective describing something that follows as a result, as in "the ensuing debate." The related verb form is "ensue," as in "chaos ensued."
What nouns commonly follow ensuing?
Ensuing frequently precedes nouns describing events or reactions, such as "ensuing chaos," "ensuing debate," "ensuing panic," or "ensuing conversation," each describing something that arose directly from what came before.
