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- Dictionaryupon/əˈpɒn/
preposition
- 1. more formal term for on, especially in abstract senses
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Upon can be used to show that something happens soon after, and often because of, something else: Upon hearing the good news , we all congratulated Murphy. (Definition of upon from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
The meaning of UPON is on. How to use upon in a sentence.
Definition of upon preposition from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (formal, especially British English) = on. The decision was based upon two considerations. Although the word upon has the same meaning as on, it is usually used in more formal contexts or in phrases such as once upon a time and row upon row of seats .
You use upon between two occurrences of the same noun in order to say that there are large numbers of the thing mentioned. Row upon row of women surged forwards. I looked across the mountains, ridge upon ridge. If an event is upon you, it is just about to happen. The long-threatened storm was upon us. The wedding season is upon us.
Upon definition: up and on; upward so as to get or be on. See examples of UPON used in a sentence.
1. up and on; upward so as to get or be on. 2. in an elevated position on: a flag upon the roof. 3. in or into complete or approximate contact with: The enemy was upon us. The holidays will soon be upon us. 4. on the occasion of, at the time of, or immediately after: She was joyful upon seeing her child take his first steps.
UPON definition: on. Learn more.
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. The contract was rendered void upon his death. On. A canvas not painted upon. On it; on one's person. Thereupon; thereafter.
Oct 14, 2024 · From Middle English upon, uppon, uppen, from Old English upon, uppon, uppan (“on, upon, up to, against, after, in addition to”), equivalent to up (“adverb”) + on (“preposition”).
upon meaning, definition, what is upon: used to mean ‘on’ or ‘onto’: Learn more.
