Ensue vs. Insue: What's the Difference?
"Ensue" means to follow as a result, while "insue" is a rare, obsolete term sometimes used as an archaic form of "ensue" but is not commonly used in modern English.
Ensue and Insue Definitions
Ensue
To take place afterward or as a result.
Insue
Archaic form of ensue
Ensue
To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).
Ensue
To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.
Ensue
(intransitive) To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.
Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue.
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Ensue
To follow; to pursue; to follow and overtake.
To ensue his example in doing the like mischief.
Ensue
To follow or come afterward; to follow as a consequence or in chronological succession; to result; as, an ensuing conclusion or effect; the year ensuing was a cold one.
So spoke the Dame, but no applause ensued.
Damage to the mind or the body, or to both, ensues, unless the exciting cause be presently removed.
Ensue
Issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end;
Result in tragedy
