Hereupon
adverb
After this point or event; immediately after this.
The president finished his speech. Hereupon, the audience stood up and clapped.

Often appears as...
- hereupon he left
- hereupon i stopped
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
After this point or event; immediately after this.
The president finished his speech. Hereupon, the audience stood up and clapped.

Often appears as...
- hereupon he left
- hereupon i stopped
Usage tips
Formal
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Immediate Sequence
Hereupon implies something happens right after another event without delay.

The judge gave her verdict and hereupon the court was adjourned.
Formal Contexts
Often used in formal, legal, or historical writings rather than everyday conversation.

Hereupon the agreement was signed, initiating the partnership.
Narrative Effect
Used to create a dramatic or official effect in storytelling or reporting.

The villain was defeated; hereupon, the hero returned home victorious.
Immediate Sequence
Hereupon implies something happens right after another event without delay.

The judge gave her verdict and hereupon the court was adjourned.
Formal Contexts
Often used in formal, legal, or historical writings rather than everyday conversation.

Hereupon the agreement was signed, initiating the partnership.
Narrative Effect
Used to create a dramatic or official effect in storytelling or reporting.

The villain was defeated; hereupon, the hero returned home victorious.
Immediate Sequence
Hereupon implies something happens right after another event without delay.

The judge gave her verdict and hereupon the court was adjourned.
Formal Contexts
Often used in formal, legal, or historical writings rather than everyday conversation.

Hereupon the agreement was signed, initiating the partnership.
Narrative Effect
Used to create a dramatic or official effect in storytelling or reporting.

The villain was defeated; hereupon, the hero returned home victorious.
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