ensues
Comes after that
Ensues means follows or happens afterward, especially as a result or consequence.
The word typically appears in third person: Chaos ensued, A heated argument ensued.
It suggests events unfolding naturally from what came before, often with a sense of inevitability: When the power went out, panic ensued.
Comes into existence
- emergesComes into view
- unfoldsSpreads from closed state
- developsComes into being gradually
- transpiresComes to pass
originates · stems · derives · springs · results · occurs · happens · materializes
Comes after another
- succeedsAccomplishes a goal
- proceedsRevenue from a transaction
- continuesProceeds without stopping
- progressionSequential forward movement
succession · continuity · series · chain · flow · order · stages · phases
arises
Comes into existence
transpires · originates · stems · derives · springs · results · occurs · happens · materializes · manifests
follows
Comes after another
progression · succession · continuity · series · chain · flow · order · stages · phases · development
result
What follows a cause
- outcomeFinal result of events
- effectResult of a cause
- repercussionIndirect result of action
ramification · aftermath · fallout · upshot · impact · corollary · backlash · blowback · spillover · aftereffect
chaos
Complete disorder and confusion
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- devastationSevere widespread destruction
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
panic · upheaval · mayhem · disorder · commotion · uproar · tumult · havoc · bedlam · pandemonium
ensuesprecedes
Comes before temporally
antecedes · comes before · predates · anticipates · foreshadows
ensuesceases
Discontinues or terminates
stops · halts · ends · terminates · discontinues