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   on

   /ɒn/

   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 on toOpposite 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
   • ▪ on to: "put it on the table"
   • ▪ in the possession of; being carried by: "she only had a few pounds on her"
   • 2. forming a distinctive or marked part of the surface of: "a scratch on her arm"
   • 3. having (the thing mentioned) as a topic; about: "a book on careers"
   • ▪ having (the thing mentioned) as a basis: "a constitution modelled on America's"
   • 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 Schweinfurt"
   • 6. (often followed by a noun without a determiner) 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 twelve-part TV series on Channel 4"
   • 7. in the course of (a journey): "he was on his way to see his mother"
   • ▪ while travelling in (a public vehicle): "John got some sleep on the plane"
   • ▪ on to (a public vehicle) with the intention of travelling 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 pence on the electricity 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: "I'll see you later on"
   • 3. (of an event) taking place or being presented: "what's on at the May Festival"
   • ▪ due to take place as planned: "the match is still on"
   • 4. (of an electrical appliance or power supply) functioning: "they always left the lights on"
   • 5. (of a performer) on stage.
   • ▪ (of an employee) working; on duty.

   noun

   • 1. the leg side.

   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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   What does 'on' mean in a sentence?

   • 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. On top of the cupboards are vast straw baskets which Pat uses for dried flower arrangements.

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   What is the meaning of 'on' in the Egyptian word?

   • The Egyptian word 'ON' signifies 'Father of All'. Its various significations include 'I am and shall be; Lord in Heaven or on High.’

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   What does 'on to' mean in English?

   • As a preposition, onto indicates moving or putting something 'on top of' or 'to a position on' or 'upon'. For example: Water had spilled out of the bucket onto the floor. I’ll get on to the director and see if he can help. The car skidded as she turned onto the highway. 'On to' is similar to 'in to'. 'On' and 'to' are parts of a verb phrase.

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   What does put on mean?

   • 1. In or into a position or condition of being supported by or in contact with something: Put the coffee on. 2. In or into a position of being attached to or covering something: Put your clothes on. 3. In the direction of something: He looked on while the ship docked. 4. a.

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   What is the difference between on and onto?

   • Usage Note: Both on and onto can be used to indicate motion toward a position: The cat jumped on the table or The cat jumped onto the table. However, onto is more specific, indicating that the motion was initiated from an outside point.

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   What is on preposition?

   • Definition of on preposition from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary For the special uses of on in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example turn on somebody is in the phrasal verb section at turn. in or into a position covering, touching or forming part of a surface There's a mark on your skirt. Put it down on the table.

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