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- DictionaryOn/ôn/
preposition
- 1. physically in contact with and supported by (a surface): "on the table was a water jug"
- 2. forming a distinctive or marked part of (the surface of something): "a scratch on her arm"
adverb
- 1. physically in contact with and supported by a surface: "make sure the lid is on"
- 2. indicating continuation of a movement or action: "she burbled on"
ON definition: 1. used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it, or that…. Learn more.
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 ceiling.
1. a. Used to indicate position above and supported by or in contact with: The vase is on the table. We rested on our hands and knees. b. Used to indicate contact with or extent over (a surface) regardless of position: a picture on the wall; a rash on my back.
2.preposition A1. If something is on a surface or object, it is stuck to it or attached to it. I admired the peeling paint on the ceiling. The clock on the wall showed one minute to twelve. There was a smear of gravy on his chin. On is also an adverb. I know how to darn, and how to sew a button on. 3.preposition A1.
Definition of on preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ON meaning: 1 : touching and being supported by the top surface of (something); 2 : to a position that is supported by (something)
On definition: Used to indicate the agent or agency of a specified action.
Synonyms for ON: regarding, concerning, about, towards, toward, of, with regard to, with respect to; Antonyms of ON: backward, backwards, back, behind, rearward, rearwards, dead, broken.
Definition of on adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · Aboard (a mode of transport, especially public transport, or transport that one sits astride or uses while standing). on a bus, on a train, on a plane, on a ferry, on a yacht. on a bicycle, on a motorbike, on a horse, on a scooter. At the date or day of. Born on the 4th of July.
