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thereupon
[ thair-uh-pon, -pawn, thair-uh-pon, -pawn ]
adverb
- immediately following that.
- in consequence of that.
- upon that or it.
- with reference to that.
thereupon
/ ˌðɛərəˈpɒn /
adverb
- immediately after that; at that point
thereupon, the whole class applauded
- formal.upon that thing, point, subject, etc
Word History and Origins
Origin of thereupon1
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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