Subsequent

suhb-se-kwent

/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

Adjective

Meaning

  • Subsequent means coming after something in time, order, or sequence.
  • It is used to describe an event or action that follows another event.

Examples

  • The first meeting was productive, and the subsequent meetings were even more successful.
  • He missed the exam and failed in subsequent attempts as well.
  • The storm caused flooding, and subsequent heavy rains worsened the situation.
  • The company’s profits fell initially but rose in subsequent quarters.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms Antonyms
Following Succeeding Later Ensuing Consecutive Previous Prior Preceding Earlier Former

Word Forms

  • Subsequently (adverb) – happening or occurring after something else
  • Subsequence (noun) – the state of following in order or time

Origin / Etymology

From Latin subsequentem, meaning “following closely” or “ensuing,” derived from subsequi (sub- = after, sequi = to follow). The word has been used in English since the late 15th century.

Grammar Information

  • Used as an adjective before a noun: subsequent events, subsequent actions.
  • Often paired with prepositions like to: subsequent to the meeting.
  • Formal and commonly used in academic, business, and legal contexts.

Translations

  • Hindi: अनंतर / बाद का
  • Tamil: அடுத்த / பின்வரும்
  • Telugu: తదుపరి / తర్వాతి
  • Spanish: subsecuente / posterior
  • French: subséquent / suivant
  • German: anschließend / nachfolgend
  • Arabic: لاحق / تالي

Idioms & Phrases

  • Subsequent to – after a particular event or time
  • In subsequent years – in the years that follow
  • Subsequent events – events that occur after a specific point