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HMFindlay Posted 20 years ago
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Upon : Elaboration please

0Can someone tell me the usage of upon and its similar meanings / words 05002br
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0You're right. The meanings are different, depending on the context. To "wish 01u 00upon02u 00 a star" probably means to look at a star and keep it in mind as someone makes a special wish.

— Nef

  • 0You're right.
  • The meanings are different, depending on the context.
  • To "wish 01u 00upon02u 00 a star" probably means to look at a star and keep it in mind as someone makes a special wish.
  • But "once upon a time" means at some indefinite point, long ago.
  • Fairy tales and old stories often have "once 01u 00upon02u 00 a time" as the first four words.
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0You're right. The meanings are different, depending on the context. To "wish 01u00upon02u00 a star" probably means to look at a star and keep it in mind as someone makes a special wish. But "once upon a time" means at some indefinite point, long ago. Fairy tales and old stories often have "once 01u00upon02u00 a time" as the first four words. 02br
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0I believe that 'upon' literally just means 'on'. It's a somewhat archaic word, and it's usage in modern English is usually preserved in older expressions such as the aforementioned ones, or sometimes for emphasis.0-
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10I know it literally means 'on' but can you tell me more about what you meant as 'can be used in other ways'? 15012br
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