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whereupon
conjunction where·up·on \ˈhwer-ə-ˌpȯn, 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-ˌpȯn, ˈwer-, -ˌpän\
Definition of WHEREUPON for Kids
: and then : at which time <They failed, whereupon they tried harder.>
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