hereupon

adverb

here·​up·​on ˈhir-ə-ˌpȯn How to pronounce hereupon (audio)
-ˌpän,
ˌhir-ə-ˈpȯn
: on this : immediately after this

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hereupon was in the 12th century

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“Hereupon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hereupon. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

hereupon

adverb
here·​up·​on ˈhi(ə)r-ə-ˌpȯn How to pronounce hereupon (audio)
-ˌpän;
ˌhir-ə-ˈpȯn,
-ˈpän
: on this : immediately after this

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