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. )

Compare meaning

How does subsequently compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• subsequently vs. consequently

Explanation

Subsequently means "afterward": You might be bummed if you bought a book for a friend and subsequently discovered that she'd already read it. Subsequently derives from a Latin verb meaning "to follow." We use subsequently to describe something in time that follows something else. You ran off to Mexico with your boyfriend but subsequently discovered he was interested only in your sports car. Thousands of people showed up for the rock concert and the town subsequently changed its laws to prevent such large gatherings.

Example Sentences

"A lot of people were suffering from chronic fatigue, constant headaches, low vitamin B12, which was subsequently causing things like heart palpitations and very foggy heads," she said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

But other items subsequently recovered from the defendant's backpack at a police station can be used by prosecutors, Judge Gregory Carro said.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The stock bottomed out and subsequently doubled after the loss was baked into predictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

She refused, he said, and was subsequently charged.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Harry Sneider, Fischer’s former physical trainer, accompanied Ellsworth to the auction and Sneider’s son subsequently traveled to Budapest with twelve boxes of material.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Related Words

• afterwards
• finally
• later