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Meaning of subsequent | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈsʌbsɪkwənt

Definitions

  1. Ulterior, subsequent.
  2. Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.
    not-comparable
  3. Following in order of place; succeeding.
    not-comparable
  4. Following a line in the earth that is more easily eroded.
    not-comparable

Equivalents

Examples

“Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China.”
“In a thread called “Calm Before the Storm”, and in subsequent posts, Q established his legend as a government insider with top security clearance who knew the truth about a secret struggle for power involving Donald Trump, the “deep state”, Robert Mueller, the Clintons, pedophile rings, and other stuff.”
“The peculiar position of the subsequent Derwent, close to the sea, suggests some glacial interference with normal adjustments, and calls for special explanation.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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