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- Dictionaryupon/əˈpɒn/
preposition
- 1. more formal term for on, especially in abstract senses
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to be something that someone will experience or have to deal with soon: Another few weeks and spring will be upon us. See more. Fewer examples. A country's future prosperity depends, to an extent, upon the quality of education of its people. The radiation leak has had a disastrous effect upon the environment.
up· on ə-ˈpȯn. -ˈpän. 1. obsolete : on the surface : on it. 2. obsolete : thereafter, thereon. Synonyms. Preposition. against. on. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of upon in a Sentence. Preposition He carefully placed the vase upon the table. They built their city upon a cliff overlooking the sea. She was seated upon a throne.
Upon definition: up and on; upward so as to get or be on. See examples of UPON used in a sentence.
upon. (əpɒn ) In addition to the uses shown below, upon is used in phrasal verbs such as 'come upon' and 'look upon', and after some other verbs such as 'decide' and 'depend'. 1. preposition B2. If one thing is upon another, it is on it. [formal] He set the tray upon the table.
Definition of upon preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Meaning of upon – Learner’s Dictionary. upon. preposition. formal uk / əˈpɒn / us. Add to word list. B2. on. Examples. Her story was seized upon by the press. We hit upon the idea of writing to the mayor to ask for his help. How does your religious commitment impinge upon your professional life? The jar had been placed upon the table.
