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

As the person selling the put would usually sell the stock to hedge risk, this probably contributed to the tumble in the ETF, which subsequently closed at $4.90.

From The Wall Street Journal

Surrey's Atkinson struggled in the first two Tests, managing only three wickets, and was subsequently left out of the third.

From BBC

They were subsequently banned from competing at the Grand Slams but their bravery paid off.

From BBC

Twelve months ago, after going 2-0 up to win a series in New Zealand, England subsequently struggled through the third Test in Hamilton.

From BBC

By operating continuously and using algorithms to anticipate rider demand, a robotaxi fleet could drastically increase vehicle utilization, reducing the number of cars on the road and subsequently congestion and pollution, Chi told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• afterwards
• finally
• later