ensue

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈsjuː/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To happen after something else, often as a result.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.

Examples

  • Chaos will ensue if the power grid goes down tonight.

  • Tears ensue, / and wailing, shrill as though her heart would bleed.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /enˈsjʉː/
  • /ɪnˈsuː/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.

  2. To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).

More examples

In context

  • Much hilarity will then ensue.

  • Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue.

  • To ensue his example in doynge the like mischiefe.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Old French ensu-, stem of some conjugated forms of ensuivre (“follow close upon, come afterward”) (French ensuivre), from Latin īnsequere, from īnsequi (“to pursue, follow, follow after; come next”), from in- (“upon”) (see in-) + sequi (“follow”) (see sequel).