
Whereupon
Sequence Indicator
Use 'whereupon' to indicate the next event in a sequence of actions.

She rang the bell, whereupon the gates swung open.
Literary Use
'Whereupon' can sound formal or old-fashioned, often used in literature or formal narratives.

The jury delivered the verdict, whereupon the judge passed sentence.
Immediate Response
'Whereupon' suggests an immediate reaction or consequence to an action.

The lights went out, whereupon everyone screamed.
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ConsequentSubsequentTherefore
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