Meaning
subsequently, later
- afterwards, then, later
In a sentence
Prima studiamo, successivamente usciamo a prendere un caffè.
First we study, then we go out for a coffee.
Hai pagato adesso o successivamente online?
Did you pay now or later online?
Ho chiamato Marco e successivamente ho scritto a Sara.
I called Marco and later I wrote to Sara.
Usage notes
- More formal and written than poi or dopo; common in reports, instructions, and academic prose.
- Use it as a sentence adverb: Successivamente, abbiamo deciso... Avoid placing it where poi sounds more natural in casual speech.
- It does not take a direct object. For 'after that,' use successivamente or successivamente a ciò in formal contexts.