hereupon

[ heer-uh-pon, -pawn ]

adverb

1. upon or on this.
2. immediately following this.

hereupon

/ ˌhɪərəˈpɒn /

adverb

1. following immediately after this; at this stage
2. formal.
   upon this thing, point, subject, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of hereupon¹

First recorded in 1125–75, hereupon is from the Middle English word herupon. See here, upon

Example Sentences

Hereupon he was caused much embarrassment and discomfiture, for of the three girls, he knew not which one was Irene.

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And hereupon they took the money which he gave them, laughed aloud at his simple good nature, and went their ways.

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It appears clearly the poor Prince did hereupon, in spite of his word given to Wilhelmina, make up his mind to run.

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Hereupon Acilius interrupted them by saying, “Is this really the case, men of Aetolia?”

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Hereupon he took his seat, adjusted the lapels of his great-coat over his knees, and gave way to gloomy reflection.

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Related Words

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