On

Word ON
Character 2
Hyphenation on
Pronunciations /ɒn/

Definitions and meanings of "On"

What do we mean by on?

Used to indicate position above and supported by or in contact with. preposition

Used to indicate contact with or extent over (a surface) regardless of position. preposition

Used to indicate location at or along. preposition

Used to indicate proximity. preposition

Used to indicate attachment to or suspension from. preposition

Used to indicate figurative or abstract position. preposition

Used to indicate actual motion toward, against, or onto. preposition

Used to indicate figurative or abstract motion toward, against, or onto. preposition

Used to indicate occurrence at a given time. preposition

Used to indicate the particular occasion or circumstance. preposition

Used to indicate the object affected by actual, perceptible action. preposition

Used to indicate the object affected by a figurative action. preposition

Used to indicate the object of an action directed, tending, or moving against it. preposition

Used to indicate the object of perception or thought. preposition

Used to indicate the agent or agency of a specified action. preposition

To switch on

Synonyms and Antonyms for On

The word "on" in example sentences

It might be caused by advertising I see ads, but never on my own page, and therefore might not be *on* the LJ site, but something allows the ads to redirect to an illegal malware link that brings up a screen that looks like your Windows Explorer window that tells you that your computer has 300+ viruses. ❋ Mikandra (2010)

• If you're traveling on one of BA's code-sharing and/or marketing partners, such as fellow oneworld alliance member American Airlines, check that carrier's information on  rebookings and refunds. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It was different that night, not the way they yelled at me when I walked into the house with mud on my shoes; more the sound of screeching brakes when my dog was run over - going on and on  forever. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Also, Kaz, I actually think that Christians would get along *better* if they *gave up on* inerrancy, but most won't give up on it so it's a pipedream. ❋ James F. McGrath (2010)

For more on protecting your ears, read our Safety blog on how hearing damage adds up, find out if noise canceling headphones might help, and watch our video (above)  on how to reduce your risk of hearing loss. ❋ Unknown (2010)

My wife perhaps Kishore has forgotten always tied a Rakhi on Kishore's hand..on Rakhi day..a silken thread that holds the microcosm of mans heritage and a sisters love for her brother. ❋ Photographerno1 (2009)

When i made this post, I was in a hurry..on my way to our first softball practice, so I didn't have time to look up info on the Carey books. ❋ Jeff C (2009)

'Taking a break from my grueling home-work schedule, I plopped on my bed, remote in hand, and hit the \ "on\" button. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And, for help on getting the best homeowners insurance coverage without skimping, read our article on  shoring up your coverage from Consumer Reports Money Adviser. ❋ Unknown (2009)

VIEW FAVORITES yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = 'Ben Smith: King on Holder: \'You wonder which side they\'re on\' '; yahooBuzzArticleSummary = 'A "furious" Rep. Peter King, the hawkish, maverick Long Island Republican, blasted a "disgraceful" Eric Holder for opening an investigation of CIA interrogators. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Blaming it on their retailers shortening the message from "no leached BPA" to "no BPA" is not only silly, but it *was what they were depending on* the consumer hearing. ❋ Kate (2009)

And like Naut said on twitter, its a matter of time when he can kick my arse without raising a sweat..on the sporting field..he is basically there..almost. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A comment on my earlier post..on hanging and capital punishment ❋ Photographerno1 (2009)

VIEW FAVORITES yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = 'Sen. Webb puts marijuana legalization \'on the table\' '; yahooBuzzArticleSummary =' Speaking to CNN on Thursday morning in an effort to whip up political support for his prison reform proposals, Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) insisted that marijuana legalization should be "on the table."' ❋ Unknown (2009)

There are quite many changes on Saturn,..on it's satellites during last years. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Now that Barack Obama is set to be the Democratic nominee, conservatives are trying to pin the allegedly impending ‘assault ’on talk radio directly on him. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This is a cordoned off area for scourging and kama matam..on the left of him kids are standing on the scaffolding watching the Juloos that I gave a miss.. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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