What is another word for Upon?

Pronunciation: [əpˈɒn] (IPA)

Upon is a commonly used preposition in English language which means on top of or on. However, there are various synonyms for this word which you can use to avoid repetition in your writing. These synonyms include 'on top of', 'on', 'atop', 'above', 'over', 'upon the surface of', 'standing on', 'resting on', 'lying on', 'located on', 'perched on', 'supported by' and 'sitting on'. Using these synonyms can help to bring variety and richness to your writing, making it more engaging and effective. So, if you want to enhance the quality of your writing, try incorporating these synonyms for the word upon.

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Usage examples for Upon

Carl smiled Upon her.
"Leo the Circus Boy"
Ralph Bonehill
I began to look Upon my mother as one about whose salvation there was some doubt.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
She will call Upon you later.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester

Famous quotes with Upon

  • Upon the principles of reason, the good of many is preferable to the good of a few or of one; a lasting good is to be preferred before a temporary, the public before the private.
    Mary Astell
  • Is there no Latin word for Tea? Upon my soul, if I had known that I would have let the vulgar stuff alone.
    Hilaire Belloc
  • Upon arriving, meeting their teachers and signing up for classes, these students began to realize that their attendance at Delaware State University was not a goal achieved, but rather a dream being sewn - a first step, if you will.
    Michael N. Castle
  • Upon the Constitution, Upon the pre-existing legal rights of the People, as understood in this country and in England, I have argued that this House is bound to revive the Petition under debate.
    Caleb Cushing
  • Upon the education of the people of this country the fate of this country depends.
    Benjamin Disraeli

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