Synonyms for

Thereupon

Verb / ˌðerʌˈpɑ:n / Another word for thereupon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

on or immediately after that; as a result of that

Synonyms & similar words

afterwards subsequently consequently thus then accordingly henceforth following thereafter therefore

Example sentences

  1. She finished her meal, and thereupon left the restaurant.
  2. He won the race, and thereupon celebrated with his team.
  3. She received the news, and thereupon burst into tears.
  4. The rain stopped, and thereupon the sun came out.
  5. He lost his job, and thereupon had to find a new one.

Quotes

  • "Thereupon the sun set and darkness fell." - J.R.R. Tolkien
  • "Thereupon I felt a pang of remorse and a sense of grievance." - F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • "Thereupon he put his finger on his lip, as though to warn me to be silent." - Robert Louis Stevenson

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