Hereupon

usgb/ˌhɪrəˈpɑːn/
adverb

After this point or event; immediately after this.

The president finished his speech. Hereupon, the audience stood up and clapped.
Visual representation of "hereupon" - After this point or event; immediately after this.

Often appears as...

  • hereupon he left
  • hereupon i stopped

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Formal

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Immediate Sequence

Hereupon implies something happens right after another event without delay.

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The judge gave her verdict and hereupon the court was adjourned.
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Formal Contexts

Often used in formal, legal, or historical writings rather than everyday conversation.

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Hereupon the agreement was signed, initiating the partnership.
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Narrative Effect

Used to create a dramatic or official effect in storytelling or reporting.

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The villain was defeated; hereupon, the hero returned home victorious.
Visual representation of the word "Hereupon"

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