Whereon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Whereon is an adverb meaning (archaic) On which, on what.
Meaning
(archaic) On which, on what.
Example Sentences
Florinda sate / Beholding Roderick with fixed eyes intent, / Yet unregardant of the countenance / Whereon they dwelt; in other thoughts absorbed, […]
But Black is the colour of my true love's hair. His face is like some rosy fair, The prettiest face and the neatest hands, I love the ground whereon he stands.
And Moses sware on that day, saying, Surely the land whereon thy feet haue troden, shall be thine inheritance, and thy childrens for euer, because thou hast wholly followed the Lord my God.
Synonyms for whereon
Depending on context, synonyms include whereupon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whereof, whereover, whereto, wherewith, whereunder, whereagainst.
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