What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
thereupon
Example
The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff. Thereupon, the defendant filed an appeal. [thereupon: adverb]
Example
The company announced a new product. Thereupon, their stock prices rose significantly. [thereupon: adverb]
subsequently
Example
The team lost their first game. Subsequently, they made some changes to their strategy. [subsequently: adverb]
Example
The study found a correlation between diet and health. Subsequently, more research was conducted on the topic. [subsequently: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Subsequently is more commonly used than thereupon in everyday language and is more versatile in terms of formality and usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between thereupon and subsequently?
Thereupon is more formal and often used in legal or official contexts, while subsequently can be used in various formal and informal contexts.
