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subsequent

adjective

Simple meaning

Following in time or order.

Pronunciation

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suhbsuhkwuhnt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsʌbsəkwənt

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Following in time or order

  2. Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.

  3. Following in order of place; succeeding.

  4. geologyof a stream or faultline

    Following a line in the earth that is more easily eroded.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

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This meaning: Following in time or order

Used this way, subsequent is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use subsequent

  • “Subsequent developments.”adjective

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Following

subsequent periodsubsequent year

Other combinations

subsequent developmentsubsequent historysubsequent analysissubsequent chaptersubsequent discussionsubsequent research

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • sequent

    That comes after in time or order.

  • ensuant

    Ensuing; following as a consequence.

  • consequent

    Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.

  • resultant

    Following as a result or consequence of something.

Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • subsequentlyadverbDerived adverb

    Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: following in time or order

sequentArchaic

Antonyms

Sense: following in time or order

antecedent

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