Liz
What's the difference between: "look down ON" x "look down UPON" someone ?
Do I use "by" too?
She was looked down upon by the manager.
He was looked down on by his colleagues.
2023년 2월 1일 오후 9:52
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1
The meaning is basically the same.
You can use either.
2023년 2월 2일
1
They are both correct and equivalent.
Yes, "by" is the correct preposition.
2023년 2월 1일
There is no difference in meaning but "upon" is the better choice.
"Upon" means on from above. "On" means the same thing, but "from above" makes it more descriptive. It is more clear and emphatic.
2023년 2월 2일
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