upon Definition
- 1used to indicate that an event or action is going to happen very soon
- 2used to show that something happens as a result of something else
Using upon: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "upon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Upon arriving at the airport, we realized our flight was delayed.
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Upon hearing the news, she burst into tears.
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Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate.
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Upon reflection, I realized I had made a mistake.
upon Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with upon
Example
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who lived in a castle.
Example
We need to build upon the success of our last project and take it to the next level.
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The success of the project rests upon the cooperation of all team members.
Origins of upon
from Old English 'uppan', meaning 'up' or 'on'
Summary: upon in Brief
The preposition 'upon' [əˈpɒn] is used to indicate that an event or action is going to happen very soon or to show that something happens as a result of something else. It is commonly used in phrases like 'upon arrival' or 'upon completion,' and in idioms like 'once upon a time,' which introduces a fairy tale or story that happened in the past.