Whereupon: meaning, definitions and examples
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whereupon
[ wษrษหpษn ]
conjunction usage
Whereupon is used to indicate a consequence or result following an event. It often introduces an action that occurs as a direct result of what has just been mentioned.
Synonyms
afterward, subsequently, thereupon
Examples of usage
- He spoke, whereupon she left the room.
- The storm intensified, whereupon the authorities issued a warning.
- She failed the test, whereupon she decided to study harder next time.
Translations
Translations of the word "whereupon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น onde
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคนเคพเค เคชเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช worauf
๐ฎ๐ฉ di mana
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััะปั ัะพะณะพ
- ะดะต
- ะฝะฐ ัะพะผั
๐ต๐ฑ gdzie
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใใซ
๐ซ๐ท oรน
๐ช๐ธ donde
๐น๐ท nerede
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูู
๐จ๐ฟ kde
๐ธ๐ฐ kde
๐จ๐ณ ๅช้
๐ธ๐ฎ kjer
๐ฎ๐ธ hvar
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะนะดะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ harada
๐ฒ๐ฝ donde
Etymology
The word 'whereupon' originates from the combination of 'where', which is derived from Old English 'hwรฆr', and 'upon', which comes from the Old English 'uppon'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. The compound form indicates not just 'where' but also a follow-up action or result, thus enriching the reader's understanding of sequence and consequence in both speech and writing. It serves to link an action or event with its direct implications, providing a smoother transition in narratives or arguments. Over time, 'whereupon' has maintained its formal tone, often appearing in legal or literary contexts rather than everyday speech.