Whereupon
//ˌ(h)wɛrəˈpɑn// conj
conj ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Conjunction
- 1 After which, in consequence.
"The network went down, whereupon I made a cup of tea"
- 2 Upon which.
"the wet cliff whereupon he stood"
Example
More examples"In court facing charges of obscenity, the American actress Mae West was asked by the judge if she was trying to show disrespect to the court, whereupon she answered, "No, your honor, I'm trying not to show it"."
Etymology
From Middle English wherupon; equivalent to where- + upon.
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