ensue
/ɪnˈsuː/
en · sue
ɪn · ˈsuː
English Definition
v. happen as a result
Significado en Español
seguir, resultar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xảy ra tiếp theo, theo sau
Show meaning in
Example Sentence
Panic ensued after the explosion.
爆炸后随即发生了混乱。
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ensue (subsequently happen)
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “ensue”?
-
A
initiate
-
B
precede
-
C
follow
-
D
prevent
Show answer
C — follow.
“ensue” means v. happen as a result
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
If the safety rules are ignored, chaos is certain to ______.
-
A
prevent
-
B
ensue
-
C
cease
-
D
vanish
Show answer
B — ensue.
“ensue” means v. happen as a result
Common questions about “ensue”
What does “ensue” mean?
ensue — v. happen as a result. In Chinese: 接着发生，继而产生.
How do you pronounce “ensue”?
ensue is pronounced /ɪnˈsuː/. It breaks into 2 syllables: en · sue.
How do you use “ensue” in a sentence?
Panic ensued after the explosion. (爆炸后随即发生了混乱。)
What are synonyms for “ensue”?
follow, result — all close in meaning to ensue (v. happen as a result).
Is “ensue” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. ensue appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ensue”?
ensue (subsequently happen)
