adverb

subsequently

Afterward; at a later time.

The committee reviews each proposal and subsequently announces its decision.

Etymology

The source verb means following after. Subsequently places an event later in the sequence being described.

More examples

  • She studied nursing and subsequently worked at a local hospital.
  • The missing documents were subsequently found in another folder.
  • We initially rejected the offer but subsequently changed our minds.

Forms

subsequent adjective — Happening or coming after something else.

Similar words

afterward
Less formal; commonly places an event after one already mentioned.
later
Can also mean a future time without specifying a preceding event.