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subsequent

Meaning

Occurring or coming after something else in time or order.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

He missed the first shot. Then, in a subsequent attempt, he finally hit the target. It was a relief, the first try had felt so bad, but the next one worked out.

He finally found the tiny key. The first lock was stubborn, but with a click, it opened. His heart pounded, dreading what the subsequent one might hold. He hoped this next step wouldn't be as difficult.

The first seed sprouted quickly, a tiny green shoot pushing through the dark soil. We watched it every day, amazed. The subsequent sprout, appearing a week later, seemed to gain strength from its older sibling's growth, already reaching for the light.

Barnaby the badger tripped over his own feet, landing face-first in a giant mud puddle. The subsequent splash sent a wave of goo all over the Queen's prize-winning petunias. Her Majesty, usually quite calm, then let out a squawk that could curdle milk.

Barnaby the hamster built a tiny, magnificent fort out of dryer lint. His first thought was, "This is genius!" The subsequent thought, however, was, "Now, where did I put that sunflower seed for the victory feast?" He checked his cheeks, then the fort's tiny battlements.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The first attempt was a disaster, everyone hated it. But after weeks of revisions, the subsequent version finally started to feel right. We all breathed a sigh of relief, seeing the progress made after the initial failure.

The pilot announced the turbulence, a lurch that sent a jolt through my stomach. I gripped the armrest, heart pounding. The subsequent silence after the plane stabilized felt like a deep breath finally exhaled.

The alarm shrieked, jolting me awake. I fumbled for the snooze button, my heart still pounding from the nightmare. The subsequent panic, a cold dread, lingered even after I opened my eyes, the shadows in my room playing tricks.

Barry the badger, after meticulously arranging his collection of shiny bottle caps, took a triumphant bite of his artisanal cheese. The subsequent crumb shower, however, had a devastating effect on his perfectly balanced display, sending bottle caps skittering across the floor like tiny, metallic escape artists.

Barry the badger, after meticulously rearranging his entire pebble collection, decided a nap was in order. The subsequent events involved a rogue squirrel, a misplaced acorn, and Barry waking up to find his carefully curated gravel landscape resembling a miniature, very angry rock concert.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

She braced herself for the inevitable, knowing the argument would be harsh. Her subsequent tears flowed freely, a testament to the pain that followed the bitter words. The silence that then descended felt heavier than anything before it.

The first tremor shook the cavern, dislodging ancient stalactites. We scrambled for cover, hearts pounding. A moment of terrifying silence followed, and then the subsequent collapse sent dust and debris raining down, obscuring our escape route.

The initial tremor was concerning, a deep rumble that unsettled the lab. We adjusted the seismograph, meticulously noting every oscillation. The subsequent tremors, however, were far more violent, each one a sharp jolt that threatened the integrity of the subterranean research station.

Bartholomew the brave hamster, after bravely navigating a treacherous maze constructed from toilet paper tubes, bravely consumed his subsequent meal: a single, slightly bruised sunflower seed. His triumphant squeaks echoed, a testament to his arduous journey and the sheer, unadulterated glory of that solitary, delicious kernel.

After Bartholomew perfected his patented "Singing Sprocket," its subsequent performance was... electrifying. A cascade of sparks followed by an operatic rendition of a forgotten sea shanty sent the village mayor, mid-goblet-swig, to a rather damp and unexpected conclusion in the duck pond.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

The initial disappointment was crushing, but the subsequent offer of a different position, one with far more scope, brought a surge of unexpected hope. She realized that sometimes, delays lead to more advantageous outcomes.

The surveyor meticulously documented the unusual seismic tremor. His initial readings were perplexing, but the subsequent tremors that followed, exhibiting a distinct harmonic resonance, finally revealed the underlying geomorphic anomaly.

The surveyor meticulously cataloged the seismic anomalies, her brow furrowed with apprehension as the initial tremors subsided. She knew the subsequent data would reveal the true extent of the subterranean instability, a terrifying consequence of the illicit deep-core mining operation.

My grandmother insisted on a pet sloth. She proclaimed it would bring unparalleled tranquility, but its subsequent arrival involved a meticulously crafted terrarium, several weeks of nocturnal scurrying, and an inexplicable odor. Evidently, not all subsequent decisions prove propitious.

The illustrious Duchess, after a most egregious spillage of saffron-infused consommé upon her prized poodle, Reginald, experienced a subsequent and quite violent sneezing fit. This paroxysm, brought on by an unforeseen allergic reaction to the dog's indignant yaps, sent a cascade of porcelain figurines to their ignominious doom.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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