Definitions

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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Pretty to see air of doubt and hesitation that hereupon comes over ingenuous faces on Opposition benches.

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The last canon hereupon passes into a general exhortation to right living, which forms a sixth part of the whole book.

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His adherents however still clave to him, and anointed him king, and immediately hereupon there commenced a civil war.

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When hereupon the herald in the arena announced, "Polycarp confesses himself to be a Christian," the entire multitude cried, "To the lions with Polycarp!"

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

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