subsequently

[suhb-si-kwuhnt-lee]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subsequently¹

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

Example Sentences

Mr Donald said he subsequently made numerous unsuccessful efforts to retrieve the money from Gavin and had been unable to get a response from his former landlord on many occasions.

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Gerrard became manager of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq in July 2023 but left by mutual consent in January and was subsequently linked with the Rangers job before Martin was appointed in June.

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A few months later, just as the record was hitting shelves, McMahon received a successful stem cell transplant from his sister and was subsequently declared cancer-free.

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The books editor who would have worked on it was laid off and subsequently had to leave L.A.

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Authorities said that three people were subsequently taken to the hospital.

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Related Words

• afterwards 
• finally 
• later