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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.

   Scrabble Points: 2

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

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   used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it, or that something is moving into such a position: Look at all the books on your desk! Ow, you're standing on my foot! Your suitcase is on top of the wardrobe. They live in that old house on the hill. I got on my bike and left. Fewer examples.

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

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   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. I have a cut on my finger. paint on the wall. c.

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'. 1. preposition A1. 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.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.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › onon - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   having as a subject; being about (something): a new book on dogs. in a state, condition, or process of: The workers are on strike. engaged in or involved with: I'm on the second chapter of the book. subject to: If there is a doctor on call it means that a doctor can be summoned quickly in an emergency.

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

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   on. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Food, Telephone, telegraph, Television & radio on1 /ɒn $ ɑːn, ɒːn/ S1 W1 preposition 1 on a surface a) touching a surface or being supported by a surface Leave your things on the table over there. People were sunbathing on the grass.

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

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   1. a : touching and being supported by the top surface of (something) The book is (lying) on the table. There is a lot of frosting on the cake. b : to a position that is supported by (something) You can get on [= onto] the horse as soon as we've put the saddle on it. I climbed out on [= onto] the roof.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryON definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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    1. preposition. 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 straw baskets. Synonyms: on top of, supported by, resting on, in contact with More Synonyms of on. 2. preposition.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › onOn Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    In or into a position of being attached to or covering something. Put your clothes on. American Heritage. In a direction to or toward. He looked on. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.