Adverbs of Sequence

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

He was the first person to climb the mountain.

coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank

I'm excited about the next episode of my favorite TV show.

in a way that relates to the inherent origin or source

The manuscript was originally penned in 12th-century France.

at the starting point of a process or situation

The drug was initially tested on mice before human trials.

used to explain the main reason or starting point of a situation

I don't want to go in the first place, I'm tired, and secondly, I can't afford it.

before the present moment or a specific time

She had previously worked for a different company before joining the current one.

at a later time than something

After dinner, we'll watch a movie.

being number two in order or time

This is his second attempt at solving the puzzle.

in the time following a specific action, moment, or event

She completed her work, and afterward, she went for a walk.

being the final one in a sequence

We missed the last train home, so we had to call a taxi.

after a particular event or time

She moved to France and subsequently began studying art.

coming after the second in order or position

He was the third person in line for the concert.

in an earlier period

She was formerly a teacher before pursuing a career in journalism.

in a consecutive manner

The team won three games successively, showcasing their dominance.

used to show that separate items correspond to separate others in the order listed

Tom and Jerry are 5 and 3 years old, respectively.

in consecutive parts or stages

The novel was released serially in monthly magazine installments.

in an unbroken sequence with no gaps or pauses

She won three tournaments consecutively, a record in the sport.