Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in someone's wake
idiom
[in ˈsʌmwʌnz weɪk]
Definition
In someone’s wake refers to the situation or effects that follow or result from someone’s actions or presence.
Examples
- After the storm passed, the town was left in the wake of destruction.
- The journalist’s article left many questions in its wake.
- She often found personal growth in the wake of her experiences.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe the aftermath or consequences that occur after a person has moved through a space or has taken decisive action.
Synonyms
- as a result of
- following
- in the aftermath of
