Could an almighty god create a stone that he would not be able to subsequently lift?
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Subsequently
Synonyms for "subsequently" (46 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (13)
Related words (23)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: afterward, later, after, after, after.
- Sentence evidence is available for subsequently, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "subsequently".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "subsequently"
Keep "subsequently" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "subsequently" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "subsequently", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "subsequently" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesdiscourse markertemporal adverb
More specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriessubsequently analyzed samplessubsequently conducted experimentsubsequently described methodsubsequently measured outcomessubsequently observed datasubsequently reported results
Derivations
1 entriesTranslations
51 translations across 19 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- впоследствие adv (subsequently)
- после adv (subsequently)
Catalan
1 entries- subseqüentment adv (subsequently)
Czech
1 entries- následně adv (subsequently)
Dutch
2 entries- hierop adv (subsequently)
- vervolgens adv (subsequently)
Esperanto
1 entries- sekve adv (subsequently)
French
2 entries- ensuite adv (subsequently)
- subséquemment adv (subsequently)
German
4 entries- anschließend adv (subsequently)
- danach adv (subsequently)
- darauf folgend adv (subsequently)
- darauffolgend adv (subsequently)
Greek
2 entries- ακολούθως adv (subsequently)
- μεταγενέστερα adv (subsequently)
Hungarian
1 entries- utólag adv (subsequently)
Norwegian Bokmål
2 entries- deretter adv (subsequently)
- senere adv (subsequently)
Polish
1 entries- później adv (subsequently)
Portuguese
1 entries- subsequentemente adv (subsequently)
Russian
4 entries- впосле́дствии adv (subsequently)
- затем adv (subsequently)
- позднее adv (subsequently)
- позже adv (subsequently)
Scottish Gaelic
2 entries- an dèidh làimhe adv (subsequently)
- an dèidh sin adv (subsequently)
Spanish
1 entries- posteriormente adv (subsequently)
Swedish
1 entries- sedan adv (subsequently)
Tamil
2 entries- பின்னர் adv (subsequently)
- பின்பு adv (subsequently)
Turkish
4 entries- (anlaşma) sonuç olarak izleyen adv (subsequently)
- akabinde adv (subsequently)
- arkadan adv (subsequently)
- bilahare adv (subsequently)
Walloon
1 entries- shuvanmint adv (subsequently)
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Two years ago, the idea of offering a research semester for particularly interested and committed teachers became reality. The aim is to improve communication between schools and universities. Since teachers are the best people for diffusing newly acquired knowledge, they will be given the opportunity to spend a research sabbatical at a university and to subsequently integrate this knowledge into classroom teaching.
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As science advances as some describe it, into itself, - by creating technology which is then subsequently of a higher complexity than the ideas it is to help explain - complications often can arise, such as a need for higher education for those who utilise it. This may not be a negative complication in itself, but gives rise to another problem: that this causes education about the subject's fundamentals to be sacrificed for the training in the utilisation of ever changing technology.
Source: tatoeba (3219174)
Several witnesses subsequently recanted their statements claiming coercion.
Source: tatoeba (3988734)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "subsequently"?
Closest matches include afterward, later, after, after, after.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "subsequently"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.