Is 'subsequent' formal or informal?

What's the difference between 'subsequent' and 'next'?

How is 'subsequent' different from 'next'?

How do I use 'subsequent' in a sentence?

Can 'subsequent' be used in writing and speaking?

Is 'subsequent' used in business writing?

Common in IELTS essays for ordering points in time.

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subsequent

/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/

IELTSAcademic

adjective

Coming after something else in time; following.

We will discuss this in the subsequent session.
The subsequent steps are clearly outlined.
Subsequent evidence changed the case.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'subsequent' is more formal than 'next' or 'following' and is common in written and academic contexts. Use 'subsequent' when order matters in time or sequence. It is less casual than 'next' and suits reports or formal discussion.

In other languages

Spanish: Subsecuente
Japanese: その後の
Korean: 이후의
Vietnamese: Sau đó
Chinese: 随后的

Etymology

Late Middle English from Latin subsequent- meaning 'following after.' The root shapes formal sequence language.

Common phrases

subsequent chaptersubsequent eventssubsequent meetingin subsequent years

Synonyms

following next later subsequent then

Frequently asked questions

Is 'subsequent' formal or informal?: Is 'subsequent' formal or informal?
What's the difference between 'subsequent' and 'next'?: How is 'subsequent' different from 'next'?
How do I use 'subsequent' in a sentence?: Can 'subsequent' be used in writing and speaking?
Is 'subsequent' used in business writing?: Common in IELTS essays for ordering points in time.