subsequently
Americanadverb
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later in time; afterward.
Many immigrants fear that they are going to be detained and subsequently deported.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of subsequently
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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.
Vocabulary lists containing subsequently
The Double Helix
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Essential English Vocabulary, List 10
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Novel Study: The Scarlet Letter, Chapters 1–8
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Example Sentences
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SLB, formerly Schlumberger, rebranded in 2022 and subsequently began referring to itself as a “global technology company.”
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Alcaraz, 22, had tests to determine the severity of the issue and has subsequently pulled out of the Italian Open and French Open - both played on clay courts.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
The finding was subsequently examined in stool samples from 877 individuals with and without colorectal cancer from several countries to determine whether the same viruses occurred more frequently in patients with cancer.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
In 2024, privately held Quantinuum became the first in the industry to achieve the milestone, with IonQ subsequently crossing the “four nines” threshold with the achievement of 99.99% fidelity in October.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
And the whole of this wealth and power, Cortes subsequently explained to the Spanish king, flowed into the hands of Motecuhzoma.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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