upon
Translation
on, onto
Examples
He placed the book upon the table.
He placed the book upon the table.
Upon hearing the news, she cried.
Upon hearing the news, she cried.
The decision rests upon you.
The decision rests upon you.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) on (sth.) He placed the book upon the table.
((doing sth.)) at the time of (doing sth.) Upon hearing the news, she cried.
Similar Words
Synonyms: on, onto
Etymology
From Old English 'uppan', a combination of 'up' and 'on'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a more formal or literary version of 'on'. Imagine moving something 'up' and then 'on' to a surface.