Upon

Pronunciation: /əˈpɑːn/

Upon (preposition)

  1. At a specific time or event, often used to show when something happens.
  2. In contact with the top part of something.

Examples

  • The decision will be made upon further discussion.
  • The painting looks beautiful upon closer inspection.

Common collocations: upon arrival, upon request, upon examination, upon reflection

Synonyms of Upon

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Upon

  • — indicates a lower position than something else.
  • — suggests being directly beneath something.