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UPON

(adverb, prep.)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Upon.

How to pronounce upon:

US

Upon - as an adverb

Being the target of an action.

Example: "He was set upon by the agitated dogs"

Upon - as a preposition

Physically above and in contact with.

Example: "Place the book upon the table."

Physically directly supported by.

Example: "She balanced upon one foot."

Being followed by another so as to form a series.

Example: "Hours upon hours, years upon years, mile upon mile of desert"

At (a prescribed point in time).

Example: "The contract was rendered void upon his death."

On.

Example Sentences

"She stumbled upon an old photograph while cleaning the attic."
"He made his decision upon careful consideration of all the options."
"The children eagerly set upon their birthday cake."
"They relied upon their friends for support during difficult times."
"She placed the vase upon the table."
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Word Game Points

Is UPON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upon is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UPON has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is UPON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upon is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is UPON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upon is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPON has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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