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

Uefa has subsequently sanctioned Prestianni, 20, on a provisional basis, pending the result of a full investigation by an ethics and disciplinary inspector.

From BBC

Shah, the former CEO of Sentieo, a data platform subsequently sold to Alphasense, said he was surprised by the market reaction.

From MarketWatch

She was subsequently arrested on suspicion of animal abandonment and resisting arrest.

From Los Angeles Times

Binance subsequently fired the investigators who had uncovered the transfers—and the network remained active.

From The Wall Street Journal

The All Blacks put in a curiously listless performance and subsequently sacked head coach Brett Robertson.

From BBC

Related Words

• afterwards
• finally
• later