Upon
/əˈpɒn/
Upon is a preposition and adverb with 3 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
preposition
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Physically above and in contact with.
“Place the book upon the table.”
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Physically directly supported by.
“She balanced upon one foot.”
adverb
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Being the target of an action.
“He was set upon by the agitated dogs”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
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