Meaning & use
subsequent visits
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“subsequent visits” is a form of “subsequent visit”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
phraseplural
visits that happen after earlier ones
Grammar: Always plural; used with plural verbs and often followed by "to" a place or person.
Patterns
- subsequent visits to something
- on subsequent visits
- during subsequent visits
On subsequent visits, the nurse checked his blood pressure each time.
Subsequent visits to the museum revealed new exhibits.
The patient reported improvement during subsequent visits.
Common combinations
- on subsequent visits
- On subsequent visits, she felt more comfortable with the staff.
- subsequent visits to
- Subsequent visits to the site were necessary to complete the survey.
- during subsequent visits
- During subsequent visits, the therapist adjusted the treatment plan.
- miss subsequent visits
- Patients who miss subsequent visits may not recover fully.
Synonyms and how they differ
- follow-up visits
- Follow-up visits are specifically for checking progress after treatment; subsequent visits are simply later visits.
- later visits
- Later visits is more general and less formal than subsequent visits.
Opposites
Commonly confused: subsequent visits or subsequence?
subsequent visits vs subsequence
A subsequence is a sequence that follows another, not a visit; do not confuse the noun with the phrase.
Practice
The clinic keeps detailed records of all ______ visits.
Choose one answer.
"Subsequent" is the adjective modifying "visits". "Subsequently" is an adverb, "subsequence" is a noun, and "subsequent to" is a preposition phrase.
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