subsequent
subsequent — adjective
1. that happens or comes later than a particular event or point in time — often as
that happens or comes later than a particular event or point in time — often as part of a connected series or sequence, so that the earlier situation gives context to the later one.
Théo failed his driving test, but his subsequent attempt a month later was successful.
subsequent + noun referring to a later event after an earlier result
Yuna's first novel earned strong reviews, and subsequent books brought in a wider audience.
The heavy rain caused flash floods, and subsequent landslides blocked the main road.
There was little evidence at first, but subsequent studies confirmed the diet–health link.
Subsequent chapters of the book were rewritten after the editor's feedback.
- following
more common and less formal; used in everyday speech and writing, whereas 'subsequent' is typical of formal or academic contexts.
- later
simpler and more conversational; 'subsequent' carries a stronger sense of sequence within a connected series.
- succeeding
focuses on one item directly after another in a series (e.g., succeeding generations); slightly more formal than 'following'.
- consequent
⚠️ often confused with 'subsequent'. 'Consequent' implies a cause–effect result, while 'subsequent' only indicates a later time.
文法句型
subsequent + noun
subsequent to + noun / gerund
用法筆記
Almost always used attributively (directly before the noun it modifies). The phrase 'subsequent to' is a formal alternative to 'after': 'Subsequent to the merger, the company laid off 200 staff.' Unlike 'consequent', 'subsequent' does not imply a cause–effect relationship — it simply places an event later in time.