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Wonder123 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Upon or On

Upon(or on) reaching the spot I realized that I landed in the wrong place.

Upon(or on) reaching home I immediately rushed to the kitchen to see what meal my mom has prepared to eat.

When the I was called to get the park, I immediately took my car and drove to the park. Upon(on) reaching the park I saw a large group of people waiting for me with cute gifts in their hands to wish me happy birthday.

Do you I need to use Upon or On? please help me.
  

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Wonder123 Do you I need to use Upon or On? Both are fine. 'Upon' is dated.

— Mister Micawber

  • Wonder123 Do you I need to use Upon or On?
  • Both are fine.
  • 'Upon' is dated.
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Wonder123Do you I need to use Upon or On?
Both are fine. 'Upon' is dated.
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Ok thanks.
Mister Micawber 'Upon' is dated.
What does it mean?
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How about making an effort yourself and using your dictionary before you ask mindlessly?
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You mean Upon is more commonly used?
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Wonder123You mean Upon is more commonly used?
What does 'dated' mean? Did you look it up as I suggested?
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Yeah it mean out of date, I'm I right?
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Wonder123Yeah it mean out of date, I'm I right?
Yes, right. It is fine, but not many people say 'upon' any more except in a few fixed phrases like 'once upon a time'.
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Ok thanks, according to you on is always the right choice and it sounds better than upon?
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Wonder123according to you on is always the right choice and it sounds better than upon?
Except for fixed collocations, yes—'on' sounds less remarkable.
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