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Subsequent vs Afterclap - What's the difference?

subsequent | afterclap |

As an adjective subsequent

is following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.

As a noun afterclap is

an unexpected subsequent event or repercussion.

subsequent

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.
    • Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China.
  • Following in order of place; succeeding.

    • Derived terms

    * subsequently

    Related terms

    * consequent

    afterclap

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An unexpected subsequent event or repercussion.
  • Something happening after an affair is supposed to be at an end.
  • A problem or danger that arises after a threat is supposed to have passed.

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