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subsequentcoming after something in time; following

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: coming after something in time; following

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/

Korean meaning: 그 후의, 다음의, 후속의

Korean pronunciation: 섭-시-퀀트 (강세: 섭)

Example Sentences

  • I failed the first exam, but subsequent attempts were much better.
  • The subsequent episodes of the drama were so boring that even my grandma fell asleep.
  • Subsequent to the pizza incident, dogs were banned from the kitchen.

subsequent

ADJECTIVE

//ˈsʌbsɪkwənt//

coming after something in time; following

subsequent concept
💡 Concept

The subsequent step follows — one action leads directly to the next.

subsequent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Subsequent moves come fluent — one leads to the next, always consequent.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixsub--
Rootsequ
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'subsequens,' the present participle of 'subsequi,' meaning 'to follow after.' Composed of the prefix 'sub-' (under, after) and the verb 'sequi' (to follow).

🎵Rhyme

frequenteloquentconsequent
frequent
eloquent
consequent

🔗Collocations

subsequent events
subsequent years
subsequent to
subsequent meeting
subsequent developments
subsequent analysis
subsequent decision

📝Examples

I failed the first exam, but subsequent attempts were much better.

😄 Fun example

The subsequent episodes of the drama were so boring that even my grandma fell asleep.

😄 Fun example

Subsequent to the pizza incident, dogs were banned from the kitchen.

The company's subsequent success surprised everyone.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

followinglaternextsucceedingensuing

Antonyms

previouspriorpreceding

Related

sequenceconsequencesequentialsubsequently

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