On - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɑːn|  American pronunciation of the word on
Brit.  |ɒn|  British pronunciation of the word on

adjective

- in operation or operational
left the oven on
the switch is in the on position
- (of events) planned or scheduled
the picnic is on, rain or shine
we have nothing on for Friday night

adverb

- with a forward motion (syn: along)
we drove along admiring the view
the horse trotted along at a steady pace
the circus traveled on to the next city
move along
march on
- indicates continuity or persistence or concentration
his spirit lives on
shall I read on?
- in a state required for something to function or be effective
turn the lights on
get a load on

Extra examples

There is a lot of frosting on the cake.

We're far on with our project.

I'll come by to help you later on.

The lid is on tight.

The band will be on in 10 minutes.

He is on tomorrow from 6 a.m to 6 p.m.

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The window opens on the street.

I came on my bike.

He had a black suit on.

The radio announcer told us we were on.

Leave your things on the table over there.

People were sunbathing on the grass.

The little girl was sitting on her father's shoulders.

He threw himself on the bed.

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