Upon - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|əˈpɑːn|
Brit.
|əˈpɒn|
preposition
- Being above and in contact with another.
Place the book upon the table.
- Being directly supported by another.The crew set sail upon the sea.
She balanced upon one foot.
- At a prescribed point in time.She balanced upon one foot.
The contract was rendered void upon his death.
- On.adverb
- Being the target of an action.
He was set upon by the agitated dogs
- Incidental to a specified point in time or order of action; usually combined with here-, there- or where-.The clock struck noon, whereupon the students proceeded to lunch.
Extra examples
He carefully placed the vase upon the table.
They built their city upon a cliff overlooking the sea.
She was seated upon a throne.
An assault upon traditional values
She was admitted to his office immediately upon her arrival.
That kind of behavior is frowned upon.
We are completely dependent upon your help.
Brandon threw him upon the ground.
Winter is almost upon us.
Burton upon Trent
Kingston upon Thames
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