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Meaning of in the wake of | Babel Free

Preposition CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. Following.
    idiomatic
  2. As a result of, because of.
    idiomatic
  3. In the noticeable disturbance of water behind (a maritime vessel).

Equivalents

Examples

“The city rebuilt in the wake of the earthquake.”
“Economic reforms followed in the wake of political change.”
“Increased security was introduced in the wake of the attack.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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