Pronunciation

/subˈsɛkwənt/

Definitions

• Adjective: Occurring or coming after another; following in time or order. For example: “The subsequent events were unexpected.”
• Noun: A thing that comes after another; a later or following event or occurrence. For example: “The subsequent meeting was scheduled for next week.”
• Verb: To follow (something) in time or sequence; to come after. For example: “The project was completed, and subsequent tasks were assigned.”

Phrases

• “Subsequent developments” refers to events that happen after something else.
• “As a result of the previous discussion, subsequent changes were made.”
• “There were no subsequent complaints about the service.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The subsequent chapters in the book explore deeper themes.”
• Noun: “After the initial presentation, we had a subsequent round of questions.”
• Verb: “The company’s profits increased subsequent to the new marketing strategy.”

Synonyms

• Following
• Successive
• Later
• Next
• Sequential
• Afterward
• Consecutive
• Posterior

Antonyms

• Earlier
• Prior
• Initial
• Former
• Preceding