thereupon

[ thair-uh-pon, -pawn, thair-uh-pon, -pawn ]

adverb

1. immediately following that.
2. in consequence of that.
3. upon that or it.
4. with reference to that.

thereupon

/ ˌðɛərəˈpɒn /

adverb

1. immediately after that; at that point

   thereupon, the whole class applauded

2. formal.
   upon that thing, point, subject, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of thereupon¹

First recorded in 1125–75, thereupon is from Middle English ther uppon. See there, upon

Example Sentences

He thereupon discovered that his dedication was not universal.

From The Daily Beast

Mr Arajarvi thereupon averted his eyes, apparently finding the ceiling a source of great fascination.

From The Daily Beast

She would never forget it; but realizing its gravity, she decided thereupon never to tell it—the dream—to anybody.

From Project Gutenberg

Thereupon the governor attacked him alone, and giving a violent push on the door, opened it.

From Project Gutenberg

Thereupon, I gave the word for a general counter-attack and our line began to advance.

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The three banks thereupon opened their doors and satisfied the note-holders, ordinary business being, meanwhile, suspended.

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Thereupon the unhappy woman acted; the long suppressed outburst came at last.

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Related Words

• forthwith
• immediately