upon (/əˈpɒn/)
preposition · Intermediate · Daily Life
🔊 /əˈpɒn/
Meaning
Meaning: on
On the top or surface of something; a more formal form of ‘on’.
Examples
🗣 The crown sat upon his head.
Etymology
Formed from ‘up’ plus ‘on’ in Middle English.
How & Where It’s Used
More formal or literary than ‘on’.
Literary Heritage
Famous in story openings like ‘Once upon a time’.
Tags: preposition, position