Antonyms for subsequent


Grammar : Adj
Spell : suhb-si-kwuh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌb sɪ kwənt


Definition of subsequent

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle French subséquent (14c.), from Latin subsequentem (nominative subsequens), present participle of subsequi "to follow closely," from sub "closely, up to" (see sub-) + sequi "follow." Related: Subsequently.
  • adj after
Example sentences :
  • This was subsequent to the completion of the temple and of the royal houses.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • Of church plate generally we shall write in a subsequent chapter.
  • Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
  • The discussion of the question how this may be done will be reserved for a subsequent chapter.
  • Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee
  • As subsequent events have shown, however, that expectation was not realized.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • (p. 156) I am sure that subsequent events will justify these my assertions.
  • Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
  • He was ignorant of his wife's action with reference to the subsequent arrest of Florent.
  • Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson
  • The subsequent finding of the ring broke down her assurance.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • The subsequent management of the case must be superintended by the doctor.
  • Extract from : « The Mother's Manual of Children's Diseases » by Charles West, M.D.
  • And in this peace and confidence, every subsequent moment of sensibility was passed.
  • Extract from : « Journal of a Residence at Bagdad » by Anthony Groves
  • This course would be prerequisite for subsequent courses in history, etc.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper

Synonyms for subsequent

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