upon
/əˈpɒn/
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Meaning · English
A higher-register or more formal alternative to on in most, though not all, prepositional uses.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một lựa chọn thay thế trang trọng hơn cho trên
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Preposition
Examples
A vase of flowers stood upon the table. — The painting hangs upon the wall. — All of the responsibility is upon him. — She plays upon a violin (or piano). — The lighthouse that you can see is upon the mainland. — He rested upon his elbows. — Tug upon the rope; push hard upon the door! — I stubbed my
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “upon” mean?
A higher-register or more formal alternative to on in most, though not all, prepositional uses.
Is “upon” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.