औपचारिक क्रम: Subsequently और Thereafter
subsequently चुनो, और जब किसी 'समय के बिंदु' से आगे की बात हो तो thereafter का इस्तेमाल करो।
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'subsequently' and 'thereafter' to link events chronologically in formal writing, replacing basic words like 'then' or 'after that'.
- Use 'subsequently' for events following another in a series. Example: 'He resigned and subsequently left the country.'
- Use 'thereafter' to mean 'from that time forward'. Example: 'The policy changed; thereafter, profits rose.'
- Place 'subsequently' before the verb or at the start of a clause with a comma.
Overview
then शब्द का इस्तेमाल किया है? हम में से सबसे अच्छे लोगों के साथ ऐसा होता है। आप समझदार दिखना चाहते हैं। आप यह दिखाना चाहते हैं कि चीज़ें एक विशिष्ट क्रम में हुईं। लेकिन then थोड़ा... बेसिक है। यह नौकरी के इंटरव्यू में चप्पल पहनने जैसा है। यह काम तो करता है, लेकिन यह सबसे अच्छा लुक नहीं है। यदि आप अपनी अंग्रेजी को बेहतर बनाना चाहते हैं, तो आपको subsequently और thereafter की आवश्यकता है। ये then के 'बॉस लेवल' वर्जन हैं। वे आपके पाठक को बताते हैं कि आप जानते हैं कि समय कैसे काम करता है। वे आपके LinkedIn पोस्ट को प्रोफेशनल बनाते हैं और आपके शैक्षणिक निबंधों को चमकाते हैं।first, next और then का उपयोग करते हैं। ये A1 शिक्षार्थियों के लिए ठीक हैं। लेकिन जैसे-जैसे आप आगे बढ़ते हैं, आपको अधिक विविधता की आवश्यकता होती है। Subsequently और thereafter कनेक्टर हैं। वे दो घटनाओं को जोड़ते हैं। घटना A होती है। फिर, घटना B होती है। ये शब्द बिल्कुल बीच में बैठते हैं और एक पुल की तरह काम करते हैं। वे औपचारिक लेखन में बहुत आम हैं।How This Grammar Works
Subsequently, afterwards के बहुत समान है। इसका अर्थ है «कुछ और होने के बाद।» यह आमतौर पर इस तथ्य पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है कि एक घटना दूसरी घटना के बाद हुई। Thereafter थोड़ा अधिक विशिष्ट है। इसका अक्सर अर्थ होता है «उस समय से आगे» या «उस बिंदु के बाद।» एक समयरेखा के बारे में सोचें। आप रेखा पर एक बिंदु चिह्नित करते हैं। उस बिंदु के बाद सब कुछ thereafter है।
Formation Pattern
Subsequently, [वाक्य B]। (शब्द के बाद अल्पविराम पर ध्यान दें!)
thereafter, [वाक्य B]।
subsequently एक पुरस्कार जीता।
When To Use It
- सोशल मीडिया: अपने करियर के सफर के बारे में एक लंबी LinkedIn पोस्ट में इसका उपयोग करें।
- नौकरी के इंटरव्यू: Zoom पर अपने कार्य इतिहास का वर्णन करते समय इसका उपयोग करें।
- तकनीकी सहायता: किसी बग की व्याख्या करते समय।
Common Mistakes
- 1अनौपचारिक बातचीत में इसका उपयोग करना: अपने दोस्त से यह न कहें,
मैं जिम गया और
subsequentlyएक प्रोटीन शेक खरीदा। - 2अल्पविराम (comma) भूलना: जब आप
subsequentlyके साथ वाक्य शुरू करते हैं, तो आपको अल्पविराम का उपयोग करना चाहिए।
Contrast With Similar Patterns
then से कैसे अलग है?then: अनौपचारिक। बातचीत में उपयोग किया जाता है। छोटा।subsequently: औपचारिक। लेखन में उपयोग किया जाता है। लंबा और फैंसी।
Quick FAQ
subsequently, thereafter से अधिक औपचारिक है?Subsequently व्यापार में अधिक आम है। Thereafter थोड़ा अधिक 'कानूनी' या 'पुराने जमाने का' लगता है।Sentence Position and Function
| Position | Word | Function | Example |
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Initial
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Subsequently,
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Connects two sentences
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Subsequently, the plan changed.
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Medial
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...subsequently...
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Modifies the verb directly
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He was subsequently fired.
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Final
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...thereafter.
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Indicates a continuing state
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They lived there thereafter.
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Post-Semicolon
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; thereafter,
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Links independent clauses
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He left; thereafter, all was quiet.
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Pre-Verb
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subsequently [verb]
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Shows immediate sequence
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She subsequently realized her error.
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Meanings
Formal adverbs used to indicate that one event happens after another in time or sequence.
Sequential Action
Used to describe an action that follows another as part of a logical or chronological chain.
“The data was collected and subsequently analyzed by the research team.”
“He was injured in the first half and subsequently replaced.”
Continuous State Following an Event
Used with 'thereafter' to describe a state or habit that began after a specific point in time and continued.
“They married in 1950 and lived in London thereafter.”
“The contract was terminated; thereafter, no further payments were made.”
Logical Consequence
Occasionally implies that the second event happened because of the first, though the primary meaning is temporal.
“The market crashed, and subsequently, many investors lost their savings.”
“The error was discovered, and the software was subsequently patched.”
Reference Table
| Adverb | Hindi Meaning | Use Case | Example |
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Subsequently
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नतीजतन / उसके बाद
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Cause-and-effect, logical progression
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The merger occurred, and `subsequently`, profits rose.
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Thereafter
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उसके बाद से (निरंतर)
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Establishing a temporal marker
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She moved abroad; `thereafter`, her visits were rare.
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Subsequently
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क्रम में अगला
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Detailing procedural steps
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The experiment concluded. `Subsequently`, data was analyzed.
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Thereafter
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उस समय के बाद
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Legal conditions, long-term patterns
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Deposit due now, `thereafter` monthly payments.
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Subsequently
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उचित समय पर
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Explaining outcomes of actions
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He neglected his studies and `subsequently` failed the exam.
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Thereafter
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तब से आगे
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Historical periods, life changes
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They married in '98; `thereafter`, built a family.
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औपचारिकता का स्तर
The board met in the morning and subsequently issued a statement. (Corporate communication)
The board met this morning and then gave a statement. (Corporate communication)
The board had a meeting and later they said something. (Corporate communication)
The big bosses met up and then dropped a message. (Corporate communication)
फॉर्मल सीक्वेंस: Subsequently और Thereafter
Subsequently
- सीधा नतीजा Result of preceding event
- लॉजिकल अगला कदम What follows naturally
- उदाहरण Policy announced, subsequently morale improved.
Thereafter
- उस समय से आगे Continuing from a specific time
- समय का निशान Establishes a starting time for duration
- उदाहरण Moved in 2020, thereafter visited rarely.
Subsequently बनाम Thereafter: बारीक अंतर
Subsequently या Thereafter का चुनाव कैसे करें?
क्या आप किसी सीधे नतीजे या लॉजिकल अगले कदम की बात कर रहे हैं?
क्या आप किसी ऐसी चीज़ की बात कर रहे हैं जो किसी समय से लगातार हो रही है?
ये शब्द कहाँ मिलेंगे?
एकेडमिक
- • रिसर्च पेपर्स
- • थीसिस
- • आर्टिकल्स
बिज़नेस
- • रिपोर्ट्स
- • प्रपोजल्स
- • कॉन्ट्रैक्ट्स
लीगल
- • एग्रीमेंट्स
- • कानून
- • फैसले
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
He ate lunch and then he slept.
He ate lunch and subsequently he slept.
I saw him. After that, I went home.
I saw him. Subsequently, I went home.
She was happy after that day.
She was happy thereafter.
The rain stopped. Then the sun came out.
The rain stopped. Subsequently, the sun came out.
The meeting ended, and subsequently, we left.
The meeting ended, and afterwards, we left.
He moved to Paris and lived there thereafter.
He moved to Paris and lived there from then on.
The shop closed; subsequently, a new one opened.
The shop closed; later, a new one opened.
They finished the project and were subsequently promoted.
They finished the project and were later promoted.
The suspect was arrested and subsequently charged with theft.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with theft.
The law was changed in 2010; thereafter, taxes were lower.
The law was changed in 2010; after that, taxes were lower.
He lost his job and subsequently struggled to pay rent.
He lost his job and as a result/later struggled to pay rent.
The treaty was signed, and peace prevailed thereafter.
The treaty was signed, and peace lasted from that point on.
The initial findings were promising; subsequently, a larger study was commissioned.
The first results were good; later, a bigger study was started.
The CEO resigned, and the company's stock price subsequently plummeted.
The CEO left, and then the stock price fell quickly.
She graduated in June and was employed by the firm thereafter.
She finished school in June and worked for the company from then on.
The building was damaged by fire and subsequently demolished.
The building was burnt and later torn down.
The defendant was found guilty and subsequently sentenced to ten years in prison.
The person was convicted and later given a ten-year sentence.
The region gained independence in 1960; thereafter, it underwent rapid industrialization.
The area became free in 1960; from that point, it grew industrially.
The manuscript was rejected by several publishers but was subsequently hailed as a masterpiece.
The book was first turned down but later called a great work.
The policy was implemented in January, and all subsequent disputes were handled thereafter by the new committee.
The rule started in January, and later problems were solved by the new group.
The monarch’s health declined rapidly, and the prince was subsequently appointed regent.
The king got sick, and the prince was later made the temporary ruler.
The agreement shall remain in force for five years and shall be renewed annually thereafter.
The deal lasts five years and will be updated every year after that.
The theory was initially dismissed as radical, yet it was subsequently integrated into the core curriculum.
The idea was first seen as too much, but later it became part of standard teaching.
He renounced his citizenship in 1995 and lived as a stateless person thereafter.
He gave up his country in 1995 and had no country from then on.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Learners think they both mean 'as a result'.
Learners try to pluralize the adverb.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
I eat lunch subsequently I go to work.
I eat lunch and then I go to work.
Subsequently the movie, we ate.
After the movie, we ate.
He was thereafter promoted.
He was subsequently promoted.
The company failed, subsequently, many people lost jobs.
The company failed; subsequently, many people lost jobs.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
The ___ was completed, and ___ was subsequently ___.
He moved to ___ in ___ and lived there thereafter.
Real World Usage
The samples were heated and subsequently observed under a microscope.
The tenant shall maintain the garden thereafter.
The suspect fled the scene and was subsequently captured.
I completed my internship and was subsequently offered a full-time role.
He lost the election and retired from public life thereafter.
Please review the attached file; we will subsequently discuss it in the meeting.
कॉन्टेक्स्ट ही सब कुछ है!
I went home and then I slept.
ज़्यादा इस्तेमाल से बचें
First this happened, and subsequently, that occurred.
बारीक अंतर को समझो
He resigned; thereafter, he was rarely seen.
प्रोफेशनल इमेज
We updated the software, and subsequently, performance improved.
पंक्चुएशन का ध्यान रखें
Subsequently, the board decided to cancel the project.
Smart Tips
Replace the second 'then' with 'subsequently' to improve the flow and variety of your writing.
Use 'thereafter' to define what happens after a specific milestone or date.
Use 'subsequently' for the next event and 'thereafter' for the long-term result.
If 'subsequently' starts the sentence, use a comma. If it's in the middle, you usually don't need one.
उच्चारण
Stress on 'subsequently'
The primary stress is on the first syllable: SUB-se-quent-ly.
Stress on 'thereafter'
The primary stress is on the second syllable: there-AF-ter.
Falling intonation at sentence start
Subsequently, ↘ the results were verified.
Indicates a transition to a new point in a sequence.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
SUBsequently is like a SUBway train—one car follows the other in a line. ThereAFTER is like the AFTERmath—the time that stays after the event is gone.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a row of dominos falling. Each domino falling is 'subsequently'. Now imagine a clock that starts ticking at the moment the last domino falls and never stops. That continuous ticking is 'thereafter'.
Rhyme
When one thing follows in a sequence, Subsequently shows the consequence. When time flows on from a certain date, Thereafter describes the future state.
Story
A scientist discovered a new element. Subsequently, she published her findings in a major journal. The world of chemistry was changed forever; thereafter, she was known as the 'Mother of Modern Elements'.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Write three sentences about your last job or school project using 'subsequently' at least once and 'thereafter' at least once.
सांस्कृतिक नोट्स
In the UK, 'subsequently' is very common in BBC news reporting to maintain a neutral, authoritative tone.
In contracts, 'thereafter' is a 'term of art' used to avoid repeating dates and to ensure no gaps in time coverage.
Using these words is often a requirement for high-scoring essays in universities in the US, Canada, and Australia.
'Subsequently' comes from the Latin 'subsequent-' meaning 'following close after'. 'Thereafter' is an Old English compound of 'there' and 'after'.
बातचीत की शुरुआत
Can you describe a major change in your life and what happened thereafter?
Tell me about a project you finished. What did you subsequently do to celebrate?
In your opinion, if a company fails, what subsequently happens to the local economy?
डायरी विषय
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Test Yourself
The experimental data was gathered, and ___ analyzed by the research team.
Find and fix the mistake:
She founded the startup in 2020, and subsequently, she grew it into a multinational corporation.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'दस्तावेज़ तैयार किया गया था, और उसके बाद से, यह आधिकारिक नीति बन गया।'
Answer starts with: ["T...
Score: /4
अभ्यास प्रश्न
8 exercisesThe company went public in 2005; its value ___ tripled.
He resigned from the board and was never seen in the office ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Subsequently the storm, the power went out.
He finished his degree and then moved to London.
Match the following:
Select the correct sentence:
A: When was the error found? B: It was found during the audit and ___ fixed.
'Subsequently' can be used as a preposition followed by a noun.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe funding proposal was accepted, and ___ construction began on the new facility.
She moved to Paris for work, and subsequently, she explored all of Europe.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'अनुबंध समाप्त कर दिया गया था, और उसके बाद से, उसकी कोई और ज़िम्मेदारी नहीं थी।'
शब्दों को सही क्रम में रखें:
सही एडवर्ब के साथ मैच करें:
The company relocated to Singapore in 2022, and ___ established its regional headquarters.
The new law was enacted, and thereafter, all citizens must comply with its provisions.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'मीटिंग के बाद, निर्णय सभी टीम सदस्यों को सूचित किया गया था।'
सही क्रम में लगाएं:
फंक्शन के साथ मैच करें:
Score: /12
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (8)
It is rare. Usually, 'subsequently' is placed before the verb or at the start of a clause. 'Thereafter' is much more common at the end of a sentence.
No. 'Subsequently' means 'afterwards' (time). 'Consequently' means 'as a result' (cause).
Always use a comma after it: 'Subsequently, the project was cancelled.'
It depends on the culture. In a law firm or bank, it's fine. In a tech startup, it might sound a bit stiff.
Yes, 'subsequent to' is a formal prepositional phrase. 'Subsequent to the meeting, we had lunch.'
Not necessarily. In legal contracts, it can refer to the future: 'The fee shall be $100 in 2025 and $150 thereafter.'
The opposite is 'heretofore' or 'prior to that', though these are even more formal.
Because science requires a precise description of steps in an experiment, and 'subsequently' provides that without sounding repetitive.
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
Posteriormente / A partir de entonces
Spanish often uses 'luego' which is much more common than 'subsequently' is in English.
Par la suite / Ultérieurement
French speakers often over-rely on 'après' when they should use these more formal terms in English.
Anschließend / Danach
German word order (V2) means these adverbs often trigger a verb-subject inversion, which doesn't happen in English.
その後 (Sono go) / 以後 (Igo)
Japanese connectors often appear at the very start of a sentence with a specific particle like 'wa' or 'ni'.
بعد ذلك (Ba'da dhalika) / من ثم (Min thamma)
Arabic often uses 'wa' (and) to link sequences where English would use a more specific adverb.
随后 (Suìhòu) / 此后 (Cǐhòu)
Chinese does not require the same punctuation (semicolons) to link these clauses.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
संबंधित वीडियो
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