upon

/ˈʌpən/

Definitions

1. preposition

on the surface of; on top of; at the end of

“She stood upon the mountain, gazing out at the breathtaking view.”

2. adverb

at the end of; by the end of

“The project will be completed upon the deadline.”

3. conjunction

used to indicate the beginning of a consequence or a condition

“I’ll go to the store if it’s open upon my arrival.”

Synonyms

  • above
  • on
  • over

Antonyms

  • beneath
  • under