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Subsequent

usgb/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/Volume
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Temporal Sequence

Indicates the order of events in time, with 'subsequent' referring to actions that occur later.

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He missed the meeting, and the subsequent email explained the meeting's decisions.
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Cause and Effect

'Subsequent' can imply a result or effect following an earlier cause or circumstance.

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The heavy rain was followed by subsequent flooding in the area.
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Not Immediate

'Subsequent' does not mean immediately after; there can be a delay between events.

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The film ended at 9 PM, and the subsequent discussion started at 9:30 PM.
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