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

Whatever the rights and wrongs of the cause of Usman Khawaja's back problems in Perth, or the criticism he subsequently received, there is no doubt his injury was crucial to the destination of the urn.

From BBC

Cambodia’s interior ministry said it had arrested Chen on Tuesday at the request of Chinese authorities “within the scope of cooperation in combating transnational crime” and subsequently extradited him to China.

From The Wall Street Journal

McCullum and Key have both subsequently admitted that mistakes were made in England's preparation.

From BBC

Wynn's family were subsequently told he had died while it was believed that Johnson was the male in hospital receiving treatment.

From BBC

Jacobs, who also founded United Waste Systems —which was subsequently acquired by Waste Management—equipment leasing firm United Rentals and logistics company XPO, has made it no secret that he wants to make more acquisitions.

From Barron's

Related Words

• afterwards
• finally
• later