fallout

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈfɔˌlaʊt/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    Radioactive particles that fall to the ground after a nuclear explosion.; The adverse results or consequences of a situation or event.; A disagreement or quarrel that results in the end of a relationship or partnership.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable

Collocations

nuclear falloutradioactive falloutpolitical falloutfallout fromthe fallout offallout shelter

Synonyms

aftermathrepercussionsconsequencesdebrisresiduebyproduct

Commonly confused

fall out
EN: 'Fall out' (two words) is a phrasal verb meaning to quarrel or to drop from a position; 'fallout' (one word) is a noun meaning radioactive debris or negative consequences.

Spelling tips

EN: Do not confuse the noun 'fallout' (one word) with the phrasal verb 'fall out' (two words). 'The fallout was severe' vs. 'They fell out over money.'

💬 Examples

  1. The government warned residents about the danger of fallout from the nuclear test.

  2. The political fallout from the scandal forced the minister to resign.

  3. There was a fallout between the two business partners over the direction of the company.