THEREUPON

Etymology

Adverb

thereupon (not comparable)

Upon that; thereon.

In consequence, or by reason, of that; therefore.

Following that; forthwith; in sequence, but not necessarily in consequence.

Source: Wiktionary


There`up*on", adv.

1. Upon that or this; thereon. "They shall feed thereupon." Zeph. ii. 7.

2. On account, or in consequence, of that; therefore. [He] hopes to find you forward, . . . And thereupon he sends you this good news. Shak.

3. Immediately; at once; without delay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

3 May 2024

TWIST

(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”


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