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subsequently

adv. time
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈsəbsəkwəntɫi// UK //sˈʌbsɪkwəntli// sub·se·quent·ly General-service

adv. happening after something else has already happened. You use this to show the order of events in a story or report.

adv. occurring at a later time or following a specific event in a sequence. Often used to establish a chronological link between two distinct occurrences.


SIMPLE

He made a mistake and subsequently apologized for it.

CONTEXTUAL

The company lost its biggest client and subsequently had to reduce its workforce to stay profitable.

COMPLEX

The initial findings were published in a minor journal but were subsequently cited by major researchers, leading to a complete overhaul of the existing theory.

Synonyms
Origin

From subsequent + -ly.

Usage

Typically functions as a sentence connector or sits before the main verb; it is more formal than 'later' or 'afterwards'.

Pitfall

Subsequently of the meeting, we left.Subsequent to the meeting, we left.The adverb 'subsequently' cannot be followed by 'of'; the prepositional form is 'subsequent to'.

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