subsequent

Intermediate

/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

adjective
Happening after something else

subsequent in a sentence

  • “He missed the meeting and the subsequent discussion.”
  • “The rate of population growth reached a peak in 1999 and declined in subsequent years.”
  • “Her work had a great influence on subsequent generations.”
  • “Subsequent studies confirmed their findings.”

What does “subsequent” mean?

subsequent (adjective) means happening after something else. It is pronounced /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "subsequent" mean?
subsequent (adjective) means: Happening after something else
How do you pronounce "subsequent"?
"subsequent" is pronounced /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "subsequent" in a sentence?
Here is "subsequent" used in a sentence: He missed the meeting and the subsequent discussion.

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