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subsequently

/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/
after something else happens

The team analyzed the data and subsequently made a decision.

The team made a decision after analyzing the data.


formal

at a later time; following something else in sequence

She submitted her application and was subsequently offered an interview.

After submitting her application, she was offered an interview.

The company announced the merger and subsequently saw a rise in stock prices.

After announcing the merger, the company saw a rise in stock prices.

Often used in formal or written contexts to indicate a chronological sequence.

Collocations

subsequently founddiscovered latersubsequently determineddecided latersubsequently revealedshown later

Synonyms

laterafterwardthereafterfollowing that

Antonyms

initiallypreviouslyprior to

Pro Tip

Formal Usage

Use 'subsequently' in formal writing to show a sequence of events.

Gold Rule

Sequence Indicator

Always follows the event it refers to.

Word Origin

From Latin 'subsequens', present participle of 'subsequi' (to follow).

Usage Notes

Common in formal writing, legal documents, and academic contexts. Avoid in casual speech.

Word Breakdown

sub-
under, after
prefix
+
-sequent
following
root
+
-ly
adverb
suffix
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