Subsequent meaning in English

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Definition

subsequent: following, occurring after, later, succeeding adjective
subsequently: later, afterwards adverb

UK: His misbehaviour and subsequent dismissal from the company were reported in the paper.
US: I have subsequently apologized for any mistakes I may have made.

Examples

  • "Once we have hired a subcontractor who is OILS certified, we can incorporate this detail into all subsequent ad campaigns."
  • "This was mentioned not only in Bruno's introduction of Donna to the staff, but in a subsequent email sent on the 23rd of July."
Exercise 1
Which of the following words might replace the term "furthermore" in Bruno's email and express the same meaning?
Which of the following words might replace the term "furthermore" in Bruno's email and express the same meaning?
"Subsequently" means "as a result of" or "afterwards". It doesn't share a similar meaning with Bruno's term "furthermore" from the text. "Subsequently" is a word often used to introduce a conclusion, and never to express the sense of "additionally" or "in addition to".
"Periodically" has nothing in common with "furthermore", the term used by Bruno in the text.
"Furthermore" and "moreover" share very similar meanings. Both terms express that the writer or speaker wants to make an additional point, or add something to what has already been discussed or written about.
The term "henceforth" means "from now on", or "starting from now". It does not share a similar meaning with the term Bruno uses ("furthermore").

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