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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of thereupon1

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

He thereupon discovered that his dedication was not universal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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