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

And we have good reason to keep it, because it prevents all these very complicated problems from subsequently arising.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

France, a key player in Lebanon, called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting, which was subsequently scheduled for Tuesday at 1400 GMT.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

When they returned after a delay of about 17 minutes, Morocco subsequently failed to score the spot-kick and Senegal netted an extra-time winner.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Analyst Mike Hickey says in a note that the results followed a familiar pattern where management provided conservative one-quarter guidance that is subsequently exceeded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Somehow the furry scamp had avoided being torn to shreds by the children and had subsequently become Cassiopeia’s beloved pet, living on the tree branches outside the nursery windows.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

Related Words

• afterwards
• finally
• later