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whereupon

whe·reu·pon

UK/ˌwɛərəˈpɒn/ US/ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɑn/ rare

adverb

1.

closely following and in consequence of which

  • “the Japanese refused to import U.S. made cellular phones whereupon the U.S. imposed strict tariffs on Japanese exports”
2.

upon which

  • “the rock whereupon she stood”
3.

in consequence of which

  • “this is a statement whereat the listeners may get angry”
Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English wherupon; equivalent to where- + upon.

Phrases

  • 1. Scottish2. from Middle English mid3. old dialectal form

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