What’s the difference between subsequent and aftermath?

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Subsequent is an adjective and aftermath is a noun.

So "subsequent events" has the same meaning as "aftermath".

I hope that helps.

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‘Aftermath’ has a special meaning that ‘subsequent’ doesn’t. ‘Aftermath’ is the state after a negative event that caused a change. ‘Subsequent’ just means ‘next’.

In the aftermath of the earthquake, 500 people are homeless.
The lessons have cost $10 until now. Subsequent lessons will be $12.

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It does. Thank you!

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