preposition
upon
On or onto something.
A red apple rests directly upon a closed book.
Etymology
The compound joins upward movement with contact or position on a surface. It developed as a general alternative to on or onto.
In context
after your long ride, and breakfast, as you see, is upon the table
More examples
- The cat jumps upon the windowsill.
- The lecture touches upon the causes of inflation.
- Our decision depends upon the final cost.
- They stack box upon box in the hallway.