Down and Upon

Down

Down adjective - Brought or having come to an end.

Upon and down are semantically related in on topic. In some cases you can use "Upon" instead a preposition "Down", when it comes to topics like over.

Nearby Word: downed

Upon

Upon preposition - In or into contact with.
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Synonyms for Upon

Down and upon are semantically related in on topic. Sometimes you can use "Down" instead a preposition "Upon", if it concerns topics such as over.

Both words in one sentence

  • The Un-Hug The King's Speech Immediately upon the death of King George V, his eldest son David (the future Edward VIII) breaks down sobbing over his mother, Queen Mary.
    Source: The Un-Hug
  • Video Game / Einhänder Nonstandard Game Over: Allowing the timer to expire at the start of stage 6 causes your ship to shut down and plummet to Earth, where it is immediately set upon by German forces.
  • Julius Caesar also features Cassius, who, upon hearing that it looks like the battle is going badly for his friend Titinius down the hill, kills himself.
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