Ensuing vs. Subsequent — What's the Difference?

To take place afterward or as a result.

Following in time or order; succeeding.

Present participle of ensue

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

Refers to the actions, consequences, and repercussions which result from some prior stimulus or event.

Following in order of place; succeeding.

Subsequent, or occurring as a result; as, ensuing events confirmed the prediction.

Following a line in the earth that is more easily eroded.

Following immediately and as a result of what went before;

(geology) A subsequent stream or faultline.

Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely; as, subsequent events; subsequent ages or years; a period long subsequent to the foundation of Rome.

Following in order of place; succeeding; as, a subsequent clause in a treaty.

Following in time or order;