upon

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): / ə' pɒn /

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Preposition

Preposition upon

1. on or onto

   The police were called upon to save him.

   The snow fell gently upon the lake.

2. going to happen

   Christmas is almost upon us.

3. at (a time)

   Upon his death, she became the owner of the store.

Related words

• up
• on
• once upon a time