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on

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preposition

ˈȯn How to pronounce on (audio) ˈän How to pronounce on (audio)
1
a
—used as a function word to indicate position in contact with and supported by the top surface of
the book is lying on the table
b
—used as a function word to indicate position in or in contact with an outer surface
the fly landed on the ceilingI have a cut on my fingerpaint on the wall
c
—used as a function word to indicate position in close proximity with
a village on the seastay on your opponent
d
—used as a function word to indicate the location of something
on the lefton the south side of the houseon the farm
2
a
—used as a function word to indicate a source of attachment or support
on a stringstand on one foothang it on a nail
b
—used as a function word to indicate a source of dependence
you can rely on mefeeds on insectslives on a pension
c
—used as a function word to indicate means of conveyance
on the bus
d
—used as a function word to indicate presence in the possession of
had a knife on him
3
—used as a function word to indicate a time frame during which something takes place
a parade on Sunday
or an instant, action, or occurrence when something begins or is done
on cueon arriving home, I found your letternews on the hourcash on delivery
4
archaic : of
5
a
—used as a function word to indicate manner of doing something
—often used with the
on the slykeep everything on the up-and-up
b
—used as a function word to indicate means or agency
cut myself on a knifetalk on the telephone
c
—used as a function word to indicate a medium of expression
on stagebest show on television
6
a(1)
—used as a function word to indicate active involvement in a condition or status
on the increaseon the lookout
(2)
: regularly using or showing the effects of using
on drugs
b
—used as a function word to indicate involvement or participation
on touron the teamon duty
c
—used as a function word to indicate inclusion
put it on the agenda
d
—used as a function word to indicate position or status in proper relationship with a standard or objective
on schedule
7
a
—used as a function word to indicate reason, ground, or basis (as for an action, opinion, or computation)
I have it on good authorityon one conditionthe interest will be 10 cents on the dollar
b
—used as a function word to indicate the cause or source
profited on the sale of stock
c
—used as a function word to indicate the focus of obligation or responsibility
drinks are on the houseput the blame on me
8
a
—used as a function word to indicate the object of collision, opposition, or hostile action
bumped my head on a limban attack on religionpulled a gun on me
b
—used as a function word to indicate the object with respect to some disadvantage, handicap, or detriment
has three inches in height on mea 3-game lead on the second-place teamthe joke's on me
9
a
—used as a function word to indicate destination or the focus of some action, movement, or directed effort
crept up on himfeast your eyes on thisworking on my skiingmade a payment on the loan
b
—used as a function word to indicate the focus of feelings, determination, or will
have pity on mekeen on sportsa curse on you
c
—used as a function word to indicate the object with respect to some misfortune or disadvantageous event
the crops died on them
d
—used as a function word to indicate the subject of study, discussion, or consideration
a book on insectsreflect on that a momentagree on price
e
: with respect to
go light on the salt
short on cash
10
—used as a function word to indicate reduplication or succession in a series
loss on losstrouble on trouble

on

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adverb

1
a
: in or into a position of contact with an upper surface especially so as to be positioned for use or operation
put the plates on
b
: in or into a position of being attached to or covering a surface
especially : in or into the condition of being worn
put his new shoes on
2
a
: forward or at a more advanced point in space or time
went on home
later on
b
: in continuance or succession
rambled on
and so on
3
: into operation or a position permitting operation
switched the light on

on

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adjective

1
: engaged in an activity or function (such as a dramatic role)
2
a(1)
: being in operation
The radio is on.
(2)
: placed so as to permit operation
The switch is on.
b
: taking place or being broadcast
The game is on.
3
: aware of something
—usually used with to
My boss was on to me.
4
: intended, planned
has nothing on for tonight
5
British : talking or harping incessantly
—used with about
6
chiefly British : regarded as possible or feasible
—usually used in negative constructions
7
a
: engaged in or as if in a performance
The comedian was always on.
b
: being at a high level of performance

ON

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abbreviation

variants or Ont
Ontario

-on

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noun suffix (1)

: chemical compound not a ketone or other oxo compound
parathion

-on

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noun suffix (2)

1
: subatomic particle
nucleon
2
a
: unit : quantum
photon
magneton
b
: basic hereditary component
cistron
operon

-on

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noun suffix (3)

: noble gas
radon

Synonyms

Preposition

Adverb

Adjective

Example Sentences

Preposition There is a lot of frosting on the cake. books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter Adverb We're far on with our project. I'll come by to help you later on. Adjective The lid is on tight. The band will be on in 10 minutes. He is on tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Preposition
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Adverb
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Adjective
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Word History

Etymology

Preposition, Adverb, and Adjective

Middle English an, on, preposition & adverb, from Old English; akin to Old High German ana on, Greek ana up, on

Noun suffix (1)

International Scientific Vocabulary, alteration of -one

Noun suffix (2)

from -on (in ion)

Noun suffix (3)

New Latin, from -on (in argon)

First Known Use

Preposition

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

circa 1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of on was before the 12th century

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