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preposition
- 1. physically in contact with and supported by (a surface): "on the table was a water jug"
- 2. forming a distinctive or marked part of (the surface of something): "a scratch on her arm"
adverb
- 1. physically in contact with and supported by a surface: "make sure the lid is on"
- 2. indicating continuation of a movement or action: "she burbled on"
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covering the surface of, being held by, or connected to something: There's blood on your shirt. Which finger do you wear your ring on? Can you stand on your head? We could hang this picture on the wall next to the door. Dogs should be kept on their leashes at all times.
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.
Definition of on preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Adjective. Idiom. Filter. preposition. In a position above, but in contact with and supported by; upon. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. In contact with (any surface); covering or attached to. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Used to indicate location at or along. The pasture on the south side of the river; a house on the highway.
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.
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.
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.
Definitions of on. adverb. in a state required for something to function or be effective. “turn the lights on ”. “get a load on ”. adjective. in operation or operational. “left the oven on ”. “the switch is in the on position”.
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.
If you talk, write, speak, etc. about someone or something, you are identifying that person or thing as the subject of your conversation or piece of writing. You can also say that a piece of writing, a conversation, etc. is about something. Cambridge English Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press. on | American Thesaurus. adverb.
