Meaning of the word aftertaste in English
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aftertaste
US /ˈæf.tɚ.teɪst/
UK /ˈæf.tɚ.teɪst/
Noun
1.
a taste, especially an unpleasant one, that remains in the mouth after food or drink has been swallowed
Example:
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The medicine left a bitter aftertaste.
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This wine has a pleasant fruity aftertaste.
2.
a lasting impression, often negative, left by an experience or event
Example:
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The scandal left a bitter aftertaste in the public's mind.
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Despite the success, there was an aftertaste of regret.
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