Meaning & Definition of On in English
English⟶
On
/ɑn/
adjective
1. In operation or operational
- "Left the oven on"
- "The switch is in the on position"
synonym:
- on
2. (of events) planned or scheduled
- "The picnic is on, rain or shine"
- "We have nothing on for friday night"
synonym:
- on
adverb
1. With a forward motion
- "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"
synonym:
- along,
- on
2. Indicates continuity or persistence or concentration
- "His spirit lives on"
- "Shall i read on?"
synonym:
- on
3. In a state required for something to function or be effective
- "Turn the lights on"
- "Get a load on"
synonym:
- on
Examples of using
Please don't blow your nose on the tablecloth.
You shouldn't eat garlic before going out on a date.
She worked on behalf of her family.