subsequent
/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Coming after something in time; following.
Key Academic Collocations
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subsequentsubsequently
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
ensuingsucceedingfollowinglaterconsequent
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Following a dramatic drop in 2008, automotive sales rebounded steadily throughout all subsequent years of the survey."
"The initial environmental impact assessment was flawed, and subsequent investigations revealed severe groundwater contamination."
"The government introduced strict anti-monopoly statutes; subsequently, retail consumer prices declined by 15%."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Crucial Task 1 cohesive device: 'over subsequent years', 'in the subsequent decade', or the adverb 'subsequently'.