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whereupon

conjunction where·up·on \ˈhwer-ə-ˌpn, ˈwer-, -ˌpän\

: at which time

Full Definition of WHEREUPON

1
:  on which
2
:  closely following and in consequence of which
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First Known Use of WHEREUPON

14th century

Rhymes with WHEREUPON

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WHEREUPON Defined for Kids

whereupon

conjunction where·up·on \ˈhwer-ə-ˌpn, ˈwer-, -ˌpän\

Definition of WHEREUPON for Kids

:  and then :  at which time <They failed, whereupon they tried harder.>

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