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Commonupon
The correct spelling is upon.
How to pronounce upon
/əˈpɒn/
adverbIPA: /əˈpɒn/
Say it like: Upo-n
The correct spelling is upon. Being the target of an action. For example: "He was set upon by the agitated dogs"
Usage Examples
“He was set upon by the agitated dogs”
“Place the book upon the table.”
“She balanced upon one foot.”
Meanings
adverb
- 1.Being the target of an action.
preposition
- 1.Physically above and in contact with.
- 2.Physically directly supported by.
- 3.Being followed by another so as to form a series.
- 4.At (a prescribed point in time).
- 5.On.
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