Subsequent – Happening after something else; Following later

(Pronounced sub-si-kwent)

To remember the definition of the word subsequent, use the following mnemonic:

The sub's sequins went (subsequent) down well. After the match they decided following his example was a great idea and so they all wore the tops.

Examples of subsequent in a sentence

Subsequent editions of the book will be based on the early lives of the characters.

Although the reviewers liked the director’s first movie, they hated the subsequent efforts which followed the blockbuster.

Even though the man was not considered a suspect at first, his subsequent actions at his wife’s funeral put him on the detective's list of suspects.