WordValesubsequent
coming after in time or order
In more detail
1. (adjective) coming or happening after something else in time
2. (adjective) following in order or sequence
Examples
- 1. In the subsequent years after graduation, she built her career in technology.
- 2. The subsequent chapters of the book explain the character's motivations.
How to use subsequent
Subsequent is a formal word meaning 'coming after in time or order.' It is often used in written contexts, particularly academic and professional writing, to describe events, periods, or things that follow something else. While synonymous with 'later' or 'following,' subsequent carries greater formality and is preferred when precision about sequence or causation is needed.
Common phrases
- subsequent to
- subsequent years
- subsequent events
- subsequent analysis
- subsequent generations
Synonyms
later · following · ensuing · successive · next
Opposites
previous · prior · preceding
Word family
subsequently (adverb) · subsequence (noun)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse subsequent with consequence or use it to imply causation when it only indicates temporal sequence; subsequent means 'coming after' in time, not necessarily 'caused by.'
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