subsequent

Pluralsubsequents

1. 1
   later in timeadjective

   Coming later in time, after something else, whether soon after or much later.

   The first test was hard, but the subsequent ones were easier.

   She was sick on Monday and missed the subsequent classes too.

   Similarlater, following, succeeding, ensuing, future

   Oppositeprevious, prior, earlier, preceding

2. 2
   next in orderadjective

   Coming next in a row or line, after something else.

   The rules are on page one, and the subsequent pages show examples.

   Each subsequent row in the theater is a little higher than the one in front of it.

   Similarfollowing, succeeding, later

   Oppositepreceding, previous, earlier

3. 3
   describing a streamadjective

   Of a stream or a crack in the earth, following softer ground that wears away more easily.

   The subsequent stream runs along a long crack in the rock, where the ground breaks up easily.

   On the map, the subsequent river turns sharply to follow a narrow band of soft clay.

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4. 4
   the stream itselfnouncountable

   A stream, or a crack in the earth, that follows softer ground that wears away more easily.

   At the foot of the ridge, a small subsequent flows along a strip of soft rock.

   Several subsequents join the main river from the east.

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