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upon vs on your

Both 'upon' and 'on your' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Upon' is more formal and literary, often used in written language or formal speech. 'On your' is more casual and commonly used in everyday spoken English.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 830 views

upon

The word 'upon' is correct and commonly used in formal and literary contexts.

It is used to indicate a more formal or literary tone in writing or speech. It can be used interchangeably with 'on' in many cases.

Examples:

Upon arriving at the hotel, we were greeted by the staff.
She placed the book upon the table.
Upon further investigation, the truth was revealed.
He embarked upon a new adventure.
The decision was made upon careful consideration.

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The furniture will be delivered upon confirmation.
Moments upon moments, choices upon choices.
The burdens placed upon us often overwhelm.
Your Majesty shines like the sun upon our humble...
It was sometimes given to females upon marriage.
Google Chrome was met with acclaim upon release.
Marines are debriefed upon returning from duty.
Disappointment can only exist upon expectation.
Through means pressing upon your desires.
Pain is erased, when inflicted upon others.
Returned to bless loving rays upon favored friend...
Just impressing upon Roman the importance of cooperating.
I congratulate you upon your restraint.
All Earthmen are determined upon war.
For every unwanted touch placed upon you.
The Imperator has much pressing upon mind.
Hell is descending upon this city.
Concealed in the crucifix upon his offering table.
Yes, the hospital requires consent upon visitation.
Then the window draws full upon your mind.

Alternatives:

on
atop
on top of
above
over

on your

'On your' is correct and commonly used in everyday spoken English.

It is used in casual conversation to indicate possession or location. 'On your' is more informal compared to 'upon'.

Examples:

Can you put that book on your desk?
I left the keys on your table.
The report is on your desk.
Please write your name on your paper.
The cat is sitting on your chair.

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There's been unusual activity on your account.
Get something eye-catching on your blog.
There's blood on your apron.
And please focus on your training.
Better work on your aim then.
I evacuate myself on your investigation.
Consent form's on your desk.
There's 1/4 mil bounty on your head.
Warlords putting ridiculous bounties on your head.
I gave up on your family.
Full disclosure on your boy Andre Alan.
30% return on your investment.
Those cuts on your hands say different.
There were blood stains on your shirt.
That little fallen angel on your shoulder.
A tumor is pressing on your sympathetic nerves.
Found dog blood on your shirt.
Maybe you could sneeze on your note-leaving father.
All units converging on your destination.
Congratulations on your 73rd birthday, Henrik.

Alternatives:

on the
on his/her
on its
on our
on their

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