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subsequent Synonyms
Another word for subsequent
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• adjective (Context 1)
Coming or occurring after something else in time, order, or succession; following.
Usage Example
"The initial experiment failed, but following trials yielded promising results."
Strongest
following
ensuing
succeeding
later
Strong
successive
future
upcoming
next
Weak
posterior
Opposites of subsequent
The opposite of subsequent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
prior
previous
preceding
earlier
former
antecedent
foregoing
anterior
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Subsequent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/subsequent