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- pronunciation:
- an
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb, adjective
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preposition |
| definition 1: |
above and supported by.
There is a book on the shelf.
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| definition 2: |
in contact with; touching.
He put his hand on her shoulder.She put paint on the brush.- antonyms:
- off
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| definition 3: |
into or in the direction of.
He got on the train.Her house is on the right. |
| definition 4: |
at the time of; at the moment of.
We moved into our new apartment on Wednesday.He smiled on hearing the joke. |
| definition 5: |
in a state or process of.
The house was on fire. |
| definition 6: |
by means of.
We spoke on the phone. |
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adverb |
| definition 1: |
into a state of operation or activity.
Turn the lights on.- antonyms:
- out
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| definition 2: |
forward through time or space.
The movie went on for four hours.Every year they move on to another place to work.- similar words:
- forward
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
running or in operation.
The stove is on. |
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