subsequent

/ˈsʌbsɪkʊnt/; /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

happening or done after something else in time

“The subsequent investigation revealed the truth about the incident.”

2. noun

a person or thing that follows something else in time or order

“The subsequent speaker was more effective in engaging the audience.”

3. adverb

used to indicate that something is happening or done after something else in time

“She had a subsequent phone call with her agent to discuss the script.”

Synonyms

  • following
  • next

Antonyms

  • preceding
  • previous