thereupon

thereupon

The judge made a ruling, and thereupon the court adjourned.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • Immediately after that: "thereupon" means directly following an event or action; without any delay.
    • As a result of that: "thereupon" also indicates a logical consequence or conclusion based on what has just been stated or done.
Usage Examples

  • Immediate sequence:

    • The king gave the signal, and thereupon the guards opened the gates. (Immediately after the signal, the guards acted.)
    • She finished her speech, and thereupon the audience applauded. (Right after the speech, applause began.)

  • Logical consequence:

    • He confessed to the crime; thereupon, the judge sentenced him. (As a result of the confession, the judge acted.)
    • The company reported a loss, and thereupon its stock price fell. (Because of the loss report, the stock price dropped.)
Advanced Usage

  • Formal or legal contexts: "thereupon" is often used in formal writing, legal documents, or narrative texts to indicate a precise temporal or causal link.

    • The contract was signed, and thereupon the payment was due. (Immediately after signing, payment was required.)
    • The witness was sworn in, and thereupon the trial proceeded. (After the oath, the trial continued.)

  • "upon which" synonym: In some constructions, "thereupon" can be replaced with "upon which" for the same meaning.

    • He raised his hand, and thereupon the meeting was adjourned. (Upon his raising his hand, the meeting ended.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Thereon (adv): on that thing or matter; often used similarly in formal language.

    • He placed the book on the desk and wrote a note thereon. (On that desk, he wrote.)

  • Thereafter (adv): after that time; subsequently.

    • The storm passed, and thereafter the sky cleared. (After that time, the sky cleared.)

  • Thereby (adv): by that means; as a result of that.

    • She saved money, thereby enabling her to travel. (By saving money, she could travel.)
Synonyms
  • Immediately: without any delay.
  • Consequently: as a result.
  • Subsequently: after that point in time.
  • Hence: for this reason.
Related Idioms
  • "Thereupon hangs a tale": a phrase used to introduce a story or explanation related to what has just been said.
    • He mentioned an old friend, and thereupon hangs a tale of adventure. (That mention leads to a story.)
Phrasal Verbs (Not applicable)
  • "Thereupon" is not used as part of a phrasal verb; it is a standalone adverb.