hereupon

[heer-uh-pon, -pawn] / ˌhɪər əˈpɒn, -ˈpɔn /

ADVERB

hereafter

Synonyms

WEAK

after this eventually hence henceforth henceforward in the course of time in the future ultimately

ADVERB

immediately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

directly forthwith instantly promptly rapidly shortly soon urgently

STRONG

now

WEAK

PDQ anon at short notice away double-time in a New York minute in a flash in a jiffy in nothing flat instantaneously instanter like now now or never on the dot on the double on the spot pronto right now soon afterward straight away straight off summarily thereupon this instant this minute tout de suite unhesitatingly without delay without hesitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later

WEAK

eventually never

Example Sentences

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Johnson hereupon summoned management and labor negotiators to the White House.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Indians hereupon ordered me to return to the camping-ground; but, without heeding them, I set off at a full run towards the boat.

From The Captive in Patagonia by Bourne, Benjamin Franklin

The teacher hereupon made a suggestion that seemed to satisfy everyone, and so the matter was settled.

From The Angel of the Gila: A Tale of Arizona by Marsland, Cora

Bessie expressed hereupon an earnest disposition to go alone; but in respect to this proposal as well Mrs. Westgate had the cold sense of complications.

From Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales by James, Henry

The presage is good, and hereupon I salute you King.

From The Lives of the III Normans, Kings of England: William the First, William the Second, Henrie the First by Hayward, John

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