on

UK /ɒn/ US /ɒn/
prep 6adj 5adv 5name 3verb 1

Definitions

adj

1

In the state of being active, functioning or operating.

All the lights are on, so they must be home.

2

Happening; taking place; being or due to be put into action.

We had to ration our food because there was a war on.

Some of the cast went down with flu, but the show's still on.

3

Happening; taking place; being or due to be put into action.

"Five bucks says the Cavs win tonight." ―"You're on!"

If he wants a fight, he's on!

4

Fitted; covering or being worn.

Your feet will soon warm up once your socks are on.

I was trying to drink out of the bottle while the top was still on!

5

Of a stated part of something, oriented towards the viewer or other specified direction.

The photograph shows the UFO side on.

edge on, side on, end on, face on

adv

1

To an operating state.

turn the television on

2

So as to cover or be fitted.

The lid wasn't screwed on properly.

Put on your hat and gloves.

3

Along, forwards (continuing an action), onwards.

The policeman moved the tramp on.

Drive on past the railway station.

4

In continuation, at length.

and so on

He rambled on and on.

5

Later.

Ten years on, nothing had changed in the village.

prep

1

Indicating position or location.

A vase of flowers stood on the table.

Please lie down on the couch.

2

Indicating position or location.

He had a scar on the side of his face.

There is a dirty smudge on this window.

3

Indicating position or location.

He wore old shoes on his feet.

4

Indicating position or location.

The lighthouse that you can see is on the mainland.

The suspect is thought to still be on the campus.

5

Indicating position or location.

We live on the edge of the city.

on the left, on the right, on the side, on the bottom

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