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Meaning of whereupon
The primary meaning of "whereupon" is to indicate a consequence or a response to a previous action or event.
Etymology of whereupon
The word "whereupon" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "where" and "upon" were used separately to indicate location and action
The word "whereupon" emerged as a conjunction in the 14th century, combining "where" and "upon" to indicate a consequence or response
Synonyms
thereafter
subsequently
next
then
upon which
at which point
at that point
following which
in response
consequently
accordingly
subsequently
hence
thus
therefore
whereat
upon
after which
in the wake of
on the heels of
in response to
as a result
in consequence
pursuant to
subsequently to
in the aftermath of
thereby
consequently
accordingly
thence
Definitions
- Used to indicate a consequence or a response to a previous action or event
- * Used to indicate the point in time or the situation in which something happens or is done
Usage Examples
- The company announced its bankruptcy, whereupon the stock price plummeted
- * The teacher asked the student to explain, whereupon the student launched into a detailed analysis
- * The city experienced a severe storm, whereupon the emergency services were put on high alert
Antonyms
previously
before
earlier
beforehand
prior
anteriorly
antecedently
beforehand
priorly
earlier
before
antecedently
previously
ahead
preceding
anteceding
fore
afore
heretofore
hitherto
erst
erewhile
whilom