part of speech: |
preposition |
definition 1: |
above and supported by.
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definition 2: |
in or into contact with the surface of.
my hand on his shoulderpaint on the ceiling- antonyms:
- off
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definition 3: |
located near.
a house on the lake |
definition 4: |
supported by or hanging from.
the picture on the wall |
definition 5: |
at the time of; at the moment of.
We move on Wednesday.I smiled on hearing that. |
definition 6: |
with regard to; about; concerning.
We agreed on a solution.an article on cooking |
definition 7: |
associated with, usu. for service or work.
She's on the council.- antonyms:
- off
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definition 8: |
in a state or process of.
on the runon fire |
definition 9: |
near to, as in an encounter.
We suddenly came on the grave. |
definition 10: |
by means of.
We were speaking on the phone. |
definition 11: |
towards; at.
He looked on the fight with disgust. |
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part of speech: |
adverb |
definition 1: |
into contact with a surface, esp. an associated part of the human body.
He put his glasses on.She put her lipstick on.- antonyms:
- off
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definition 2: |
into operation or process.
Turn the lights on.- antonyms:
- off, out
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definition 3: |
forward continuously through time or space.
He walked on.I talked on.- similar words:
- forward
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definition 4: |
with firm attachment.
Hold on! |
definition 5: |
towards something or someone.
He looked on as we worked. |
phrase: |
on and on |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
in operation or process.
The stove is on. |
definition 2: |
happening or about to happen; scheduled.
The meeting is on for tomorrow.- antonyms:
- off
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definition 3: |
(informal) performing very skillfully or energetically.
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phrase: |
be on to |