subsequently

[suhb-si-kwuhnt-lee]

adverb

1. later in time; afterward.

   Many immigrants fear that they are going to be detained and subsequently deported.

2. in a following or succeeding part of something.

   The paper begins with a reflection on the major long-term trends and subsequently identifies a number of major priorities.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subsequently¹

subsequent ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

She spoke of talented children trapped by deprivation - describing "estates with Berlin Walls around them" - and subsequently set up a charity to help young people get access to learning instruments.

From BBC

The man reported the email contact to South Yorkshire Police, with Thompson, 29, subsequently recording the suspect did not want to pursue a complaint.

From BBC

In California and across the country, researchers subsequently compiled massive evidence of delayed or lost learning during this period, with the academic damage affecting school populations even in places that re-opened campuses more quickly.

From Los Angeles Times

The commission said the FA's legal counsel subsequently disagreed with Astley's assessment and was "thus abandoning, without further explanation, its case on orchestration".

From BBC

Carter subsequently said she feared James would face "astronomical abuse" if her missed penalty had decided the outcome against Sweden.

From BBC

Related Words

• afterwards 
• finally 
• later