upon

UK /əˈpɒn/ US /əˈpɑn/
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Collocations

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ADJ.

all, atomic, based, behind, great, ill, mutual, new

The success of the project was based upon careful planning and teamwork.

VERB + UPON

called, came, can't, cannot, depend, depends, effect, fell

The success of the project depends upon having enough funding and support from the team.

UPON + NOUN

energy, experts, health, idea, loss, man, stair, table

The decision to close the factory had a devastating impact upon thousands of families in the community.

PREP.

down, from, in

The old wooden bridge collapsed down upon the river after the heavy storm.

ADV.

largely, such

The success of the project depended largely upon the team's commitment and hard work.

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