ensued
Happened as result
Ensued is the past tense of ensue, meaning to follow as a consequence or result.
When one thing ensues from another, it comes after and often because of it: Chaos ensued after the power went out.
The word typically appears in narratives to signal what happened next: A heated argument ensued.
Achieved desired outcome
- proceededWent on, moved forward
- continuedWent on without stopping
- resultedOccurred as consequence
- aroseCame into existence
emerged · developed · occurred · transpired · happened · materialized · unfolded · followed
Indirect result of action
- ramificationSecondary consequence of action
- outcomeFinal result of events
- effectResult of a cause
- impactForceful contact or consequence
fallout · aftereffect · corollary · upshot · backlash · blowback · result · sequela
State of utter confusion
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- mayhemViolent disorder and destruction
- bedlamState of wild disorder
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
commotion · confusion · disorder · havoc · tumult · melee · frenzy · anarchy
Following in order
- progressionSequential forward movement
- chainLinked segments forming length
- seriesOrdered set of related items
- flowUnbroken forward movement
unfolding · procession · transition · continuation · development · evolution · stages · phases
succeeded
Achieved desired outcome
arose · emerged · developed · occurred · transpired · happened · materialized · unfolded · followed · stemmed
repercussion
Indirect result of action
- ramificationSecondary consequence of action
- outcomeFinal result of events
- effectResult of a cause
impact · fallout · aftereffect · corollary · upshot · backlash · blowback · result · sequela · culmination
pandemonium
State of utter confusion
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- mayhemViolent disorder and destruction
- bedlamState of wild disorder
uproar · commotion · confusion · disorder · havoc · tumult · melee · frenzy · anarchy · upheaval
succession
Following in order
- progressionSequential forward movement
- chainLinked segments forming length
- seriesOrdered set of related items
flow · unfolding · procession · transition · continuation · development · evolution · stages · phases · order
ensuedpreceded
Came earlier than
anteceded · came before · led up to · prefaced · foreshadowed
ensuedcaused
Made something occur
precipitated · triggered · ushered · brought about · instigated