Hit upon and Light on

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Hit upon verb - To come upon unexpectedly or by chance.

Usage example: the popular belief that Sir Isaac Newton hit upon his understanding of gravity at the sight of an apple falling from a tree

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Light on and hit upon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Light on" instead a verb "Hit upon".

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Hit upon and light on are semantically related. You can use "Hit upon" instead a verb "Light on".

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Light on and Hit upon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hit_upon/light_on

Hit upon & Light on. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/hit_upon/light_on>.

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