Aftershock and Sequel

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Aftershock noun - A tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake.

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Sequel and aftershock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sequel" instead a noun "Aftershock".

Sequel noun - A condition or occurrence traceable to a cause.

Usage example: higher prices are a logical sequel to higher costs for manufacturers

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Aftershock and sequel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aftershock" instead a noun "Sequel".

Nearby Word: sequela

This got worse with the sequels, which were often rendered unwinnable.UFO: Aftermath was followed up by the sequel UFO: Aftershock, which actually continues from the bad ending of the previous game.

Source: Video Game / UFO Afterblank aka: UFO Aftershock
It was followed by a sequel, Black Scorpion: Aftershock (1997), and a live-action series on the Sci-Fi channel.

Source: Film / Black Scorpion
The sequel, UFO Aftershock, however, assumes you accepted.

Source: No Canon for the Wicked

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