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Thereupon (adv) means On or onto that thing.

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1
On or onto that thing.
2
As a result of that; therefore.
3
Immediately after that, without necessarily being caused by it.
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Etymology

From Middle English therupon, theruppon. Equivalent to there + upon. Compare German darauf.

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What is the meaning of thereupon?
"thereupon" (adv) means on or onto that thing.
What are the different meanings of thereupon?
"thereupon" has 3 main meanings: 1. On or onto that thing; 2. As a result of that; therefore; 3. Immediately after that, without necessarily being caused by it.
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