Definitions

ensued

[en-sood] / ɛnˈsud /

VERB

start to happen; come to pass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise befall come up emanate occur turn out

STRONG

appear attend derive develop eventuate flow follow issue proceed result stem succeed supervene

WEAK

be consequent on be subsequent to come after come next eventualize turn up

Antonyms

STRONG

cause cease disregard halt neglect precede repress stop

WEAK

antecede

Example Sentences

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"I was 18 in 1981, so I kind of witnessed and stood back from and was horrified by the epidemic that ensued," said the Swansea-born screenwriter.

From BBC

Years of litigation ensued between Nicklaus and Milstein, Cotton said in the sworn declaration.

From The Wall Street Journal

The saga that has ensued is a window into the inanities that today govern the $19 billion industry known as college sports.

From The Wall Street Journal

We're not short of options, with many a fine Scottish artist missing out on the chance over the years as glorious failure after glorious failure ensued.

From BBC

A shoving match ensued with players rushing in from both sides.

From Barron's