Cool MateMeaning of Upon
In simple words: on or at a particular time or place
Upon in a sentence
How to use Upon
Used in more formal contexts, often in writing. Not commonly used in everyday spoken English. Avoid in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
upon + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'upon' as 'up-on' - like reaching up on a high shelf.
Related words
Collocations with Upon
- upon arrival
- upon request
- upon reflection
- upon hearing
- upon completion
Common mistakes with Upon
- Confused with 'on' in casual speech.
- Used inappropriately in informal settings.
- Misunderstood as a preposition that can replace any instance of 'on'.
Upon appears in
Upon in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
على, عند, في
على أو في وقت أو مكان معين
- Bengaliবাংলা
উপরে
কোনো কিছুর উপর বা কোনো নির্দিষ্ট সময়ে বা স্থানে
- GermanDeutsch
Auf, Bei, Nach
an oder zu einer bestimmten Zeit oder an einem bestimmten Ort
- SpanishEspañol
Sobre, En, Alrededor de
en un momento o lugar particular
- Persianفارسی
بر روی، در زمان، در مورد
در زمان یا مکان خاصی
- FrenchFrançais
Sur, À, Au moment de
sur ou à un moment ou un lieu particulier
- Hindiहिन्दी
Upon
किसी खास समय या जगह पर
- ItalianItaliano
Su, Sopra, Addosso, Al momento di
in o in un momento o luogo particolare
- PortuguesePortuguês
Upon
em ou em um determinado momento ou lugar
- RussianРусский
Upon
на или в определенное время или месте
- Urduاردو
پر
کسی خاص وقت یا جگہ پر
- Chinese中文
在，基于
在特定的时间或地点
More words like Upon
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Upon
What does Upon mean?
on or at a particular time or place
What is the definition of Upon?
used to emphasize that there is a large number or amount of something
How do you use Upon in a sentence?
mile upon mile of dusty road
Can you give another example of Upon?
thousands upon thousands of letters
What are synonyms for Upon?
Common alternatives include on, at, after, about, concerning.
What is the opposite of Upon?
Opposite meanings include after, below, underneath.
What words go with Upon?
It commonly pairs with upon arrival, upon request, upon reflection, upon hearing, upon completion.
What are common mistakes when using Upon?
Confused with 'on' in casual speech. Used inappropriately in informal settings. Misunderstood as a preposition that can replace any instance of 'on'.
How do you pronounce Upon?
US: /["/əˈpɑːn/"]/, UK: /["/əˈpɒn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Upon formal or informal?
"Upon" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Upon?
Used in more formal contexts, often in writing. Not commonly used in everyday spoken English. Avoid in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Upon?
"Upon" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.