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Subsequently

Verb / ˈsʌbsʌkwʌntli: / Another word for subsequently — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Subsequently means after something else has happened.

Synonyms & similar words

lateron afterwards later after afterward afterward afterwards later next then consequently accordingly therefore thus hence ergo successively sequentially orderly subsequent following ensuing

Synonyms by register

Formal

thereafter consequently subsequently henceforth

Informal

later afterwards then next

Literary

anon ere long

Antonyms

previously before earlier prior antecedently formerly

Common collocations

  • happened subsequently
  • occurred subsequently
  • developed subsequently
  • followed subsequently
  • came subsequently
  • investigated subsequently
  • published subsequently

Word family

adverb subsequently

Usage note

Subsequent refers to something that happens after something else in time or order. It is often used in formal contexts to indicate a sequence of events.

Example sentences

  1. Subsequently, the cat chased the mouse.
  2. We went to the store and subsequently to the movies.
  3. I missed my alarm, subsequently I was late for work.
  4. The storm passed and subsequently the sun came out.
  5. The team lost the game and subsequently was eliminated from the tournament.

Quotes

  • Subsequently, he was never seen again.
  • Subsequently, the world will be a better place.
  • Subsequently, they all lived happily ever after.

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