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   On

   /ôn/

   

   preposition

   • 1. physically in contact with and supported by (a surface): "on the table was a water jug"
   • ▪ located somewhere in the general surface area of (a place): "an internment camp on the island" Similar ontoOpposite off
   • ▪ as a result of accidental physical contact with: "he banged his head on a beam"
   • ▪ supported by (a part of the body): "he was lying on his back" Similar supported byresting onin contact withOpposite underneathon the underside of
   • ▪ so as to be supported or held by: "put it on the table"
   • ▪ in the possession of (the person referred to): "she only had a few dollars on her"
   • 2. forming a distinctive or marked part of (the surface of something): "a scratch on her arm"
   • 3. having (the thing mentioned) as a topic: "a book on careers"
   • ▪ having (the thing mentioned) as a basis: "modeled on the Mayflower Compact"
   • 4. as a member of (a committee, jury, or other body): "they would be allowed to serve on committees"
   • 5. having (the thing mentioned) as a target, aim, or focus: "five air raids on the city"
   • 6. having (the thing mentioned) as a medium for transmitting or storing information: "put your ideas down on paper"
   • ▪ being broadcast by (a radio or television channel): "a new TV series on Channel 4"
   • 7. in the course of (a journey): "he was on his way to see his mother"
   • ▪ while traveling in (a public conveyance): "John got some sleep on the plane"
   • ▪ onto (a public conveyance) with the intention of traveling in it: "we got on the train"
   • 8. indicating the day or part of a day during which an event takes place: "reported on September 26"
   • ▪ at the time of: "she was booed on arriving home"
   • 9. engaged in: "his attendant was out on errands"
   • 10. regularly taking (a drug or medicine): "he is on morphine to relieve the pain"
   • 11. paid for by: "the drinks are on me"
   • 12. added to: "a few cents on the electric bill is nothing compared with your security"

   adverb

   • 1. physically in contact with and supported by a surface: "make sure the lid is on"
   • ▪ (of clothing) being worn by a person: "she sat waiting with her coat on"
   • 2. indicating continuation of a movement or action: "she burbled on"
   • ▪ further forward; in an advanced state: "time's getting on"
   • 3. (of an entertainment or other event) taking place or being presented: "what's on at the festival"
   • ▪ due to take place as planned: "the reorganization is still on"
   • 4. (of an electrical appliance or power supply) functioning: "they always left the lights on"
   • 5. (of a performer, etc.) broadcasting or acting.
   • ▪ (of an employee) working.

   Word Origin Old Englishon, an, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch aan and German an, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek ana.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › onOn Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ON definition: 1. used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it, or that…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   On is also used in phrasal verbs such as 'keep on', 'cotton on', and 'sign on'. If someone or something is on a surface or object, the surface or object is immediately below them and is supporting their weight. He is sitting beside her on the sofa.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › onOn - definition of on by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › onOn Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of ON. 1. a — used to indicate that something is attached to, covering, or supported by something else. Put the lid on. I'll steady the horse while you get on. She put on her glasses to read the letter. Keep the tablecloth on. b — used to describe something that is being worn by someone.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › onOn - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of on. adverb. in a state required for something to function or be effective. “turn the lights on ”. “get a load on ”. adjective. in operation or operational. “left the oven on ”. “the switch is in the on position”.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishon preposition - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of on preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishON | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ON definition: 1. on a surface of something: 2. in a particular place: 3. used to show the way in which…. Learn more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › onon | meaning of on in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English...

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    on meaning, definition, what is on: touching a surface or being supported by...: Learn more.

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