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

Aspiration subsequently filed for bankruptcy and liquidated all of its assets by July.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Over that period, stores sold almost 1.3 million guns to traffickers that were subsequently recovered in a crime, according to an Everytown analysis of ATF statistics.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

In each case, Wise said it had subsequently addressed regulators' concerns.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Both were subsequently handed suspended death sentences on graft charges.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The New York Times subsequently reported that the two had performed well in class, but remained far on the outskirts of the social scene.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

Related Words

• afterwards
• finally
• later