Subsequently: Definition, Examples & How to Use It

Meaning 1：later (subsequently)

subsequently 🔊

/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/

adv.

Happening after something else in time; later.

Subsequently sequence: seedling to sunflower growth stages

later 🔊

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/ˈleɪtər/

adv.

Refers to an event or action that occurs after another event in time.

📁 Category：Time & Dates 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'subsequi' (sub- 'after' + sequi 'to follow') + '-ly' adverb suffix.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'sub' (under/after) + 'sequence' (order): after the sequence, subsequently happens.

📖 Example

She studied hard for the exam and subsequently achieved a very high score. 🔊 She studied hard for the exam and later achieved a very high score.

🔗 Collocations

subsequently become – become later after something

subsequently discovered – discovered after a previous event

subsequently known as – known by a different name afterward

🔄 Synonyms

later (adv.) – At a subsequent or more advanced time.

afterwards (adv.) – After the time or event already mentioned.

thereafter (adv.) – After that time; subsequently.

🚫 Antonyms

previously (adv.) – At an earlier time; before.

earlier (adv.) – Before the present time or the time in question.

beforehand (adv.) – Before an action or event; in advance.

🌱 Derivatives

subsequent (adj.) – Coming after something in time; following.

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'subsequens', meaning 'following after'. Common in formal writing, legal documents, and academic reports to indicate chronological order.