thereupon (Meaning)

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thereupon (adv.)

Upon that or this; thereon.

On account, or in consequence, of that; therefore.

Immediately; at once; without delay.

Upon the announcement of the verdict, a collective gasp filled the courtroom.
Thereupon, he abruptly rose from his seat and exited the room without a word.
The observer's notebook thereupon recorded a surge in electromagnetic activity.
Thereupon, the agreement was signed and sealed, finalizing the transaction.
The child's tears abruptly ceased thereupon, replaced by a faint smile.
The scientist's discovery thereupon sent ripples throughout the scientific community.
The detective's examination thereupon revealed a hidden clue that would ultimately lead to the culprit.
Upon the arrival of the package, she ripped it open thereupon, eager to see its contents.
Thereupon, the door creaked open slowly, revealing a dimly lit corridor.
The old man thereupon fell into a deep and peaceful slumber, his worries temporarily forgotten.

Upon that or this; thereon., On account, or in consequence, of that; therefore., Immediately; at once; without delay.

so, thus, consequently,therefore, accordingly,hence, wherefore, in consequence,ergo

No antonyms found.

Upon the announcement of the verdict, a collective gasp filled the courtroom.

Thereupon, he abruptly rose from his seat and exited the room without a word.

The observer's notebook thereupon recorded a surge in electromagnetic activity.

Thereupon, the agreement was signed and sealed, finalizing the transaction.