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upon
01
used as a preposition to indicate a basis or condition on which something is done or decided
Dialect
British
British
Examples
The promotion was granted upon meeting the required qualifications.
The scholarship was awarded upon academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
02
at the point when something is very close to starting, arriving, or happening, often suddenly or with strong effect
Examples
A feeling of fear was upon her.
A new season is upon the land.
03
used to indicate the target or object of an action or influence
Examples
The decision had a significant impact upon the community.
The researchers focused their efforts upon the endangered species.
