On
preposition
Above and in contact with something.
He put a hat on his head.
Often appears as...
- put on
- sit on
adverb
To continue doing something.
Life must go on.
Often appears as...
- go on
- carry on
preposition
At the date of.
We are leaving on Monday.
Often appears as...
- on wednesday
- on christmas day
preposition
Where something is located.
The picture is on the wall.
Often appears as...
- on the table
- on the floor
adverb
In a state of operation.
The radio is on.
Often appears as...
- turn on
- switch on
preposition
Supported by.
She leaned on the table.
Often appears as...
- lean on
- rely on
adverb
Progress or movement forward.
The work is moving on.
Often appears as...
- move on
- press on
preposition
About or concerning.
A book on history.
Often appears as...
- on the topic
- commentary on
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preposition
Above and in contact with something.
He put a hat on his head.
Often appears as...
- put on
- sit on
adverb
To continue doing something.
Life must go on.
Often appears as...
- go on
- carry on
preposition
At the date of.
We are leaving on Monday.
Often appears as...
- on wednesday
- on christmas day
preposition
Where something is located.
The picture is on the wall.
Often appears as...
- on the table
- on the floor
adverb
In a state of operation.
The radio is on.
Often appears as...
- turn on
- switch on
preposition
Supported by.
She leaned on the table.
Often appears as...
- lean on
- rely on
adverb
Progress or movement forward.
The work is moving on.
Often appears as...
- move on
- press on
preposition
About or concerning.
A book on history.
Often appears as...
- on the topic
- commentary on
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 8
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Contact
Used when something touches another on its surface.
A cat slept on the mat.
Pro Tip 2/2Wearing Items
Indicates that something is being worn.
She had sunglasses on.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Contact
Used when something touches another on its surface.
A cat slept on the mat.
Pro Tip 2/2Wearing Items
Indicates that something is being worn.
She had sunglasses on.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Contact
Used when something touches another on its surface.
A cat slept on the mat.
Pro Tip 2/2Wearing Items
Indicates that something is being worn.
She had sunglasses on.
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