subsequently

American  

[suhb-si-kwuhnt-lee] / ˈsʌb sɪ kwənt li /

adverb

1. later in time; afterward.

   Many immigrants fear that they are going to be detained and subsequently deported.

2. in a following or succeeding part of something.

   The paper begins with a reflection on the major long-term trends and subsequently identifies a number of major priorities.

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Etymology

Origin of subsequently

subsequent ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

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Example Sentences

He resigned in August 2023, though, after failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup and subsequently had a short spell in charge of the Saudi Arabia national team.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

France, a key player in Lebanon, called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting, which was subsequently scheduled for Tuesday at 1400 GMT.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Analyst Mike Hickey says in a note that the results followed a familiar pattern where management provided conservative one-quarter guidance that is subsequently exceeded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Accardi, originally from Italy, subsequently had his application for suspension of deportation denied.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

The girl’s parents at first refused to believe the doctor who delivered the news and subsequently asked for two other opinions before coming to the Sender Identity Clinic and New York Hospital Clinic.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

Related Words

• afterwards
• finally
• later