Whereupon: meaning, definitions and examples

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whereupon

 

[ wษ›rษ™หŒpษ”n ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น onde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคนเคพเค‚ เคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช worauf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ di mana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัะปั ั‡ะพะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gdzie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฉใ“ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oรน

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ donde

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nerede

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋””์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kde

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kde

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ช้‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kjer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ harada

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,674 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.