conj

whereupon

weh-uh-ruh-PON

Whereupon (conj) means Immediately after which; as a result of which. Example: “He apologized, whereupon she finally smiled.”

conj

Immediately after which; as a result of which.

"He apologized, whereupon she finally smiled."

How to use whereupon

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal way of saying "after which" or "at which point."

When to use it

Mostly seen in formal or literary writing to link two events in sequence.

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From Middle English wherupon, built from "where-" plus "upon."

Origin: Middle English

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What does “whereupon” mean?

The word “whereupon” means immediately after which; as a result of which. In plain terms, a formal way of saying "after which" or "at which point.".

How do you pronounce “whereupon”?

“Whereupon” is pronounced weh-uh-ruh-PON (/ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɑn/ in IPA).

How do you use “whereupon” in a sentence?

Here is “whereupon” used in a sentence: “He apologized, whereupon she finally smiled.”

What part of speech is “whereupon”?

“Whereupon” is a conjunction.

Where does the word “whereupon” come from?

The word “whereupon” comes from Middle English. From Middle English wherupon, built from "where-" plus "upon.".