thereupon

/ˌθɛrəˈʌpɒn/

Definitions

1. preposition

immediately after or as a result of something; next

“She finished her work thereupon going out for a walk.”

2. adverb

immediately after or as a result of something; next

“He finished his task thereupon sitting down for a rest.”

3. noun

a result or consequence

“The fine was a thereupon of the speeding ticket.”

Synonyms

  • hence
  • therefore

Antonyms

  • beforehand
  • previously