upon

Preposition

Meaning

On; -- used in all the senses of that word, with which it is interchangeable.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

on at over about after then following later around through under next once above method
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Antonyms

however under despite before preceding underneath
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Phrases with the word

upon reflection based upon depending upon upon the tapis come upon the town come upon the parish

Anagrams

Puno

Examples

When you are praying alone, and your spirit is dejected, and you are wearied and oppressed by your loneliness, remember then, as always, that God the Trinity looks upon you with eyes brighter than the sun; also all the angels, your own Guardian Angel, and all the Saints of God. John of Kronstadt

Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. Samuel Johnson

But your job is to work upon yourself: for this you are chosen; the rest is in the hands of God. He who humbles himself shall be exalted. Theophan the Recluse

Words in mouth, no load upon head. Jamaican Proverb

He that buildeth upon the highway hath many advisers. Dutch Proverb

Some are born to honor, and some have honor thrust upon them. American Proverb

Close letter words and terms

upogebiid upokororo Upolu upon a sixpence upon a stound upon a sudden