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Whereupon

usgb/ˌwerəˈpɑːn/Volume
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Sequence Indicator

Use 'whereupon' to indicate the next event in a sequence of actions.

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She rang the bell, whereupon the gates swung open.
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Literary Use

'Whereupon' can sound formal or old-fashioned, often used in literature or formal narratives.

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The jury delivered the verdict, whereupon the judge passed sentence.
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Immediate Response

'Whereupon' suggests an immediate reaction or consequence to an action.

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The lights went out, whereupon everyone screamed.
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