Word Network: upon

21 connections found

Related Words (5)

none

Not any of a group of people or things. It represents zero or a total lack of something that was mentioned or is being discussed.

A1
above

In a higher place than something or someone.

A2
atop

Atop is a preposition that means on the top of or resting on the summit of something. It is used to describe the physical position of an object or person sitting or placed directly upon a surface or structure.

B1
on

Physically in contact with and supported by a surface.

A2
onto

Moving to a position on the surface of.

A2

Learn it in Context (5)

Hajj and Eid al-Adha

events

The Automotive Industry: Japan's Economic Engine

economy

Web Summit Lisbon

events

Beef Stroganoff

cuisine

Valley of Flowers National Park

landmarks

Grammar Connections (5)

Fast Actions: 'No Sooner' Inversion (No sooner... than)

sentence_structure
C1

Past Perfect: Simple vs. Continuous (Sequencing)

verbs_tenses
B2

Nominalization: Verb to Noun for Formality

gerunds_infinitives
C1

Beside vs. Besides vs. Except: What's the Difference?

confusable-words
B1

Must Not vs. Need Not (Prohibition vs. Choice)

verb_moods
A2

Used in Phrases (6)

Building upon this

Academic essay writing expression

C1

Upon closer examination

Argumentation and critical discussion expression

C2

Contingent upon your approval

Formal business communication expression

B2

once upon a time

A traditional opening for fairy tales.

wait upon

To serve or attend to someone.

upon ones sweet will

According to someone's wishes or desires.
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