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Definition upon in British English

upon preposition

preposition
/əˈpɒn/

ong>onong>g>Upong>onong>ong>onong>g> is much more formal than ong>onong>, but it can be used with the same meanings as the prepositiong>onong> ong>onong> in the following cases:

on/onto an object or surface: It fell upon the ground.

supported by a part of your body: She fell down upon her knees.

looking at something: She fixed her gaze upon me.

happening immediately after: Report to the reception desk immediately upon arrival.

affecting someone or something: attacks upon our homes

ong>Uponong> can also be used instead of on after particular verbs: He congratulated me on/upon my success.They insisted on/upon seeing you.

1

on or onto something

Example

Shadows were flickering upon the studio floor.

Example

He believes we were put upon this earth for a purpose.

Synonyms and related words
high above top
2

used after some verbs with the same meaning as 'on'

Example

A police patrol happened upon a robbery in a bank yesterday.

Example

They draw upon their experience to educate and guide new companies.

Example

My whole future depended upon the decision of this one manager.

Synonyms and related words
aboard against amid
3

immediately after doing something or after something happens

Example

Barry had joined the army immediately upon leaving school.

Example

Upon his release, Davis went immediately to his mother's.

Synonyms and related words
after following since
4

if an event or time is upon you, it is going to happen very soon

Example

Christmas is almost upon us again.

Synonyms and related words
soon shortly just
5

used between two nouns that are the same for emphasizing that there is a large number of the thing that you are mentioning

Example

I've written to you, year upon year, and never heard from you.

Example

We drove across mile upon mile of wide-open space.

Synonyms and related words
aboard against amid
Definition upon in British English

Related Words

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