Word
subsequently
Phoneticssub·se·quent·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsəbsəkwəntɫi/
UK/sˈʌbsɪkwəntli/
Adverb of time
Definitions
01afterwards
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adv. happening after a specific event or time that you just mentioned.
adv. occurring at a later time; following a prior event in a sequence.
日本語:次いで※
“The company went bankrupt in 2010 and was subsequently sold to a competitor.”
“The initial findings were published in June, and the full report was subsequently released to the public following a period of internal review.”
Usage
Usually placed after the subject or the first auxiliary verb, or at the beginning of a clause for emphasis.
Pitfall
Subsequently to the meeting, we left.
Subsequent to the meeting, we left.
Use the adverb 'subsequently' alone to mean 'later'. If you need to follow it with 'to', use the adjective form 'subsequent'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02consequently
C1 · Advanced Formal · Academic
adv. happening as a result of something else.
adv. following as a logical consequence or deduction; used to show that one event led to another.
“The budget was cut, and subsequently, the project had to be cancelled.”
“The data indicated a significant decline in soil quality; subsequently, the researchers recommended a complete overhaul of the local irrigation practices.”
Usage
Often used as a conjunctive adverb at the start of a sentence or clause to show cause and effect.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “subsequently” in context.
Verb
01. subsequently describe
“The witness would subsequently describe the suspect in great detail during the trial.”
adv + verb
02. subsequently develop
“Many patients who catch the virus subsequently develop a persistent cough.”
adv + verb
03. subsequently present
“The researchers gathered the data and subsequently presented their findings at the conference.”
adv + verb
Real-World Examples
“The clothes she was wearing were obtained in 1991 by the journalist Martin Bashir, who was working on a possible BBC documentary about the case, but were subsequently lost.” “In 1991, the BBC journalist Martin Bashir obtained the clothes that Karen Hadaway was wearing when she was murdered, only for the clothes to subsequently go missing.” “Earlier this week, a number of media reports, citing sources, reported that the captain subsequently tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory laboratory test.” “If he subsequently left the empty tray for too long, he was berated by the broadcaster, C said.” Etymology
From subsequent + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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