Word: UPON
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Definition of UPON
- Being the target of an action.
"He was set upon by the agitated dogs"
- Physically above and in contact with.
"Place the book upon the table."
- Physically directly supported by.
"She balanced upon one foot."
- Being followed by another so as to form a series.
"hours upon hours, years upon years, mile upon mile of desert"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "upon" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "upon" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UPON a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is UPON worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in UPON? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing UPON:
- # the upon effect
- # master of upon
- # playing with upon
- # in terms of upon
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