B2
consequent vs subsequent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| consequentadjective/ˈkɑːn.sə.kwənt/ | Meaning Happening as a result of something else. | Goes with — | Example The company lost money, and the consequent job cuts upset many workers. |
| subsequentadjective/ˈsʌb.sə.kwənt/ | Meaning happening or coming after something else | Goes with subsequent years | Example These ideas are explained in subsequent chapters of the book. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The company lost money, and the job cuts upset many workers.