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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• subsequently vs. consequently

Example Sentences

Google subsequently said it would match the state’s $10-million investment but no more.

From Los Angeles Times

Montgomery said the school first became aware of the circulation of images on Thursday 8 January, and subsequently referred the matter to the "appropriate authorities".

From BBC

After winning the FA Cup last season and subsequently qualifying for Europe's Conference League competition, Glasner has made several public pleas for Palace to bolster their squad to be able to compete on multiple fronts.

From BBC

Hodgetts-Hague has apologised for the posts, which have subsequently been deleted.

From BBC

He was subsequently left out of the Liverpool squad for their 1-0 win at Inter Milan but came off the bench to register an assist against Brighton four days later.

From BBC

Related Words

• afterwards
• finally
• later