thereby vs thereupon

thereby

adv
  • By it; by that; by that means, or as a consequence of that. 

thereupon

adv
  • In consequence, or by reason, of that; therefore. 

  • Following that; forthwith; in sequence, but not necessarily in consequence. 

  • Upon that; thereon. 

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