Definition of
on is the dictionary form of onner Definition of on
1
[ pronoun ] preposition, relatively higher and touching

Synonyms

upon onto at in

2
[ adverb ] with a forward motion

Synonyms

along

Examples

"we drove along admiring the view" "the horse trotted along at a steady pace" "the circus traveled on to the next city" "move along" "march on"

3
[ adjective ] in operation or operational

Examples

"left the oven on" "the switch is in the on position"

4
[ adverb ] indicates continuity or persistence or concentration

Examples

"his spirit lives on" "shall I read on?"

5
[ adverb ] in a state required for something to function or be effective

Examples

"turn the lights on" "get a load on" is slang for "drink enough to become intoxicated"

6
[ pronoun ] preposition, in the interior of

Synonyms

in into inside

7
[ pronoun ] preposition, by means of

Synonyms

by through with by_means_of

Examples

"We went on the train." "I travelled to Washington by bus." "He got the contract by means of bribery." "He became rich through hard work." "He built it with his own hands."

8
[ pronoun ] preposition, in the location of

Synonyms

by upon over at

9
[ adjective ] (of events) planned or scheduled

Examples

"the picnic is on, rain or shine" "we have nothing on for Friday night"

10
[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 28542
11
[ adjective ] performing or scheduled for duties

Synonyms

on_duty on-duty

Examples

"I'm on from five to midnight" "Naval personnel on duty in Alaska" "her on-duty hours were 11p.m. to 7 a.m."

12
[ adjective ] performing or scheduled for duties

Synonyms

on_duty on-duty

Examples

"I'm on from five to midnight" "Naval personnel on duty in Alaska" "her on-duty hours were 11p.m. to 7 a.m."

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