Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thereupon
adverb
/ðɛrˈjuːpɒn/
Definition
Immediately after or as a result of something that has just been mentioned.
Examples
- She received the contract and thereupon began her preparations.
- The meeting concluded, and thereupon, everyone went their separate ways.
- He won the competition and thereupon gained immediate recognition.
Meaning
The term refers to an action or event that occurs right after another action or event, often indicating a causal relationship.
Synonyms
- subsequently
- after that
- following
