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Learners of English as a second language usually know the word upon once they have reached the level A1 – Beginner. English words by learner level A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Meaning upon meaning

What does upon mean?

Definitions in simple English

upon Preposition

— on or onto The police were called upon to save him. The snow fell gently upon the lake.

— going to happen Christmas is almost upon us.

— at (a time) Upon his death, she became the owner of the store.

upon preposition

— Physically above and in contact with.

— Physically directly supported by.

— Being followed by another so as to form a series.

— At (a prescribed point in time).

— at a prescribed point in time

upon adverb

— Being the target of an action.

Synonyms upon synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as upon?

upon English » English

on

above

over

at

opposite

against

by

onto

on top of

opposed to

in exchange for

in

across from

about

up

into

concerning

upwards

for

with

towards

to

overhead

next to

after

aboard

upstairs

upper

unto

toward

per

inside

dash

beside

atop

an

up to

through

thereon

settled

seated down

regarding

press down

press

on top

on the top

on high

of

near to

near

Topics upon topics

What do people use upon to talk about?

States

Time

• What words indicate that something is happening at some time?
  when upon thereupon then at be at be on -'s time

States Time Relative time Before

After

• What words are used to link events when telling a story?
  and and then then having...-en after thereafter thereon thereupon whereupon upon

States Location Here, there

On

• What words indicate that something is on something else?
  be on be on top of topside upon

Social behavior Behavior Honest

Deceive

• What words refer to acting in such a way that someone is led to believe something false?
  deceive fool take in defraud cheat fleece bilk swindle hustle dupe hoodwink foist upon palm off on outwit outmaneuver finagle slip one over on put something over on con lay a trap for lure beguile delude trick entrap ensnare pull the wool over someone's eyes play a trick on play a practical joke on send on a fool's errand make a fool of mislead

Social behavior Conflict Fight

Attack

• What words refer to attacking someone?
  attack lead an attack the attack fell on assault assail charge come at drive force your way go for lay into make a run on rush sail into set upon strike confront penetrate defenses be on the offense

Physical actions Hide

Find

• What words refer to learning the location of something?
  come upon discover discovery ferret out find learn learn the whereabouts strike

Grammar General words Be

Become, change state

• What words are used of causing or producing a state?
  produce cause to be make to be make make into result in bring upon bring about

Grammar Connected with, related

Dependency relations

• What words express the fact that something is logically dependent on another?
  to depend on that depends depend upon dependency dependent hang on tied to lean on stand on supportive relationship

Examples upon examples

How do I use upon in a sentence?

Simple sentences

You must not rely upon such a man.

Everything depends upon your decision.

There were once upon a time a poor man and a rich woman.

Fairy tales always begin the same: once upon a time.

You must not look upon him as great.

Your success will largely depend upon how you will make good use of your opportunity.

Upon arriving at the airport, he made a phonecall to his wife.

Discussion is based upon mutual respect.

Once upon a time, there was an old man in this village.

Once upon a time, there lived an old man.

Everyone's eyes were fixed upon her.

How did you hit upon such an idea?

She felt like crying upon hearing that.

It has an important influence upon our lives.

You may depend upon it that the story is exaggerated.

The rich are apt to look down upon the poor.

Smoking has an ill effect upon health.

Our success depends upon whether you will help us or not.

Let us stop to think how much we depend upon atomic energy.

Science rests upon observation.

Movie subtitles

Well, Elder McKinley, I think it's okay that you're having gay thoughts. Just so long as you never act upon them.

Its voodoo power has brought a wrath upon Uganda and it must be cast out!

The LORD was so displeased with the Lamanites that he caused a cursing to come upon them.

This is all very interesting, but the general said that it is because our women aren't circumcised that God has brought this wrath upon us!

Joseph Smith took his magical fuck frog and rubbed it upon Brigham Young's clit face.

The full moon isn't upon us yet.

I'm sure this feeling wouldn't change even upon my death.

Could I prevail upon you to join me in the kitchen?

Once upon a time, I had a really good job auditing bank accounts.

But upon her return.

Upon order being restored, the trip proposed by the president is voted by acclimation.

Upon my release, which will not be long, I will distribute the loot.

The curse no longer has a hold upon me.

Often were the times Elsalill gazed upon those who passed by.

May Allah look kindly upon you.

The state highway is riddled with signs of an attack, and after we had followed those signs, we came upon this scene of devastation, which could be mistaken for a battlefield.

After being dropped, multiple reentry vehicles will separate from the capsules while passing through the atmosphere, and upon reaching the stratosphere, the reentry vehicles will subsequently release the micro-drones.

Believe me, sir, upon my squire word, if the crop was in the barns I would pay you immediately. But where to get money now?

The plague upon you!

Then God may have mercy upon you.

Death upon them!

Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy upon us!

Mr. Harker, that is what you should be worrying about. The last rays of the day's sun will soon be gone, and another night will be upon us.

A man of science, who sought to create a man after his own image, without reckoning upon God.

For on in your life, you've hit upon a good idea.

If the attack was from the rear, she had to depend upon her papoose.

What do you look upon her as?

Anyone who has visited the Queen Ma has come upon terrible misfortune.

Nucki is called upon by his friends to go for a stroll.

But the author is looking out for him who has been abandoned by everyone, and so he bestows upon him an epilogue, telling a story that. - unfortunately. - usually doesn't occur in real life.

Upon going through his papers, a sensational will for this eccentric man was found to the effect that the person in whose arms he would happen to die was to become the sole heir to his enormous fortune.

Felix's sister, Ernestine, happened to come upon this scene.

You can depend upon me, sir.

You are the gay heroes who will repulse the enemy. when you are called upon to do so.

Mother Earth. Press yourselves down upon her.

I insist upon Flanders!

I am deeply moved to extend you, upon this happy occasion the respectful contratulations of the entire company.

Now, if you were a man and a certain girl had made a sucker out of you. Heh..once upon a time, how would you get even with her?

And upon my word, if you don't seem pleased.

News and current affairs

Having written a book about the hijacking of executive power in the United States in the Bush years, I found myself, in researching new developments, stumbling upon conversations online that embrace narratives of behind-the-scenes manipulation.

Those crisis countries that do not want to take it upon themselves to lower their prices should be given the opportunity to leave the eurozone temporarily in order to devalue prices and debts.

Shutting down a vital source of electrical energy, which Chernobyl remains, is no an easy task, particularly with winter upon us.

BEIJING: China has now finished celebrating the 50th anniversary of Mao's revolution, but the hangover cure that so many people in the West have been urging upon the country -- a healthy dose of devaluation -- is unlikely to be swallowed.

Indeed, the revolution is already upon us.

Hovland drew upon ideas dating back to Aristotle's Rhetoric, which argued that persuasiveness is built on the communicator's ethical character, the audience's emotional state, and the logic of the argument, the latter being the most powerful.

Let's hope that when the G-20 leaders meet later this year, they decide to take the problem seriously instead of tabling discussion for a decade or two until the next crisis is upon us.

Whatever responsibility poor adults may bear for their lot in life - they may not have worked hard enough, saved enough, or made good decisions - children's circumstances are thrust upon them without any sort of choice.

Whether the possession of resources will produce such outcomes depends upon the context.

Once upon a time, according to mythology at least, America had little downward mobility.

He is weaker militarily now than then, he cannot hit the US directly, and he must know that fresh aggression would bring the house down upon him.

The implication of these findings is that early on (perhaps since dinosaurs ruled the earth, or even before) evolution hit upon a way of wiring the brain to produce responses likely to keep an organism alive in dangerous situations.

In short, structural reforms alone cannot be relied upon to stimulate growth in 2012.

The IMF, World Bank, and WTO should not only report to, but be dependent upon this new UN reformed structure.

Indeed, the long dreaded impact of climate change is already upon us.

Alas, there is an added complication that makes today's shocks all the more vexing: governments and central banks have exhausted the traditional ammunition upon which they have long relied during times of economic duress.

Any study seeking to determine whether a psychiatric disorder is over-diagnosed will find that some patients with the condition do not have it upon re-interview.

It demands intense diplomatic engagement and calls upon relationships that have been built and maintained over decades, as well as alliances with new partners.

Equally important, these women felt - and acted upon - the moral necessity of actually governing.

They still feel looked down upon.

But, in the meantime, governments can call upon the European Central Bank, which the eurozone member states already fully guarantee on a pro rata basis.

It is crucial that its findings be made public and acted upon.

In 1914, Britain's net export of capital gave it an important financial kitty to draw upon (though some historians consider that it would have been better to have invested the money in domestic industry).