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adverb, preposition UK /ɒn/ On can be used in the following ways: as a preposition: She was lying on the floor.It happened on a hot summer’s day. as an adverb: Put your clothes on now.When the bus stopped he got on. after the verb ‘to be’: Is the central heating on? 1 touching a surface or an object 1a touching and supported by the top surface of somethingChad was asleep on the floor in a heap of blankets. He left a note for you on the kitchen table. Who was the first man on the moon? Jimmy sat on a high stool with his hands on the table. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 1b onto a surfaceAlanis dropped her books on the desk. We could hear the rain falling on the roof. 1c touching, sticking to, or hanging from a surface or objectThere were several interesting posters on the wall. He had a lot of blood on his arm. The key is hanging on a hook in the hall. Evelyn leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. What kind of paper was the letter typed on? Can you see what’s written on the blackboard? Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location
2 used for saying the day or date when something happensHe’s coming home on Wednesday. My birthday is on the 27th of November. They met on a rainy day in January. Synonyms and related words
Deadlines and time limits 3 used for saying which part of your body is supporting youHe propped himself up on an elbow and looked me in the eye. She gets down on her knees every night and prays for her family. Can you skate backwards on one leg? 4a in a particular area, or on a particular type of landThe house was built on a beautiful piece of land. a school on the outskirts of Glasgow The princess is buried on a small island. Wilson spent his childhood on a farm in Ireland. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 4b in a particular road or streetGordie’s grandparents live on Crescent Drive. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 4c at the side of a river or area of watera small village on the east coast of Scotland a town on the Mississippi The hotel stands on the water’s edge just outside Henley. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location
5 included in a listThe future of the charity will be one of the items on the agenda. My name’s not on the list of candidates – why not? Synonyms and related words
Everything and including everything 6 used for saying which thing a part of your body accidentally hits or touches causing you to be hurtI cut my hand on a piece of glass from the broken window. She bumped her head really hard on the door. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 7 used for saying that you are wearing a piece of clothing, jewellery etc, or for saying which part of your body it coversCome on, put your socks on, you’ll be late for school. She had on a simple silk dress with a pattern of roses. She was wearing a ring on the third finger of her left hand. You look funny with glasses on. Synonyms and related words
Dressed and wearing clothes of a particular type arrayed in something attired bespectacled 8 if your eyes are on someone or something, you are looking at themHannah fixed her grey eyes on me once again. He kept his eyes on the flickering flames. 9 happening, or being broadcast 9a being broadcast by radio or televisionEastenders is on TV tonight. I usually listen to the news on the radio while I’m driving to work. What time is the football match on? Synonyms and related words
To broadcast or be broadcast on television or radio 9b taking place or happening somewhereThere’s a wedding on in the church.
10 concerning a particular subjectI have to write a report on the Civil War for homework. a conference on language teaching Students should be offered accurate information on subjects like sex and contraception. Synonyms and related words
Concerning or about something 11a used for saying that someone is continuing to do somethingThey talked on through the night. Read on to find out the rest of the story. I stayed on after everyone else had left. He kept on saying ‘Where are the kids?’ over and over again. We can’t go on putting more and more taxpayers’ money into these projects without giving them some results. 11b continuing to move forwardsThey walked on beside the river to a cafe they knew. When I didn’t know the answer, the teacher kindly moved on to the next student.
12 in or into a bus, train, plane etcWe got on the train at Bournville. I’ll get some work done while I’m on the plane. Synonyms and related words
To get on and off of transport 13 using a particular type of machine or equipment 13a used for saying which type of machine or equipment is used for doing somethingMuch of the work is done on computer. I recorded our conversation on my tape recorder. 13b used for saying in what form music, films, information etc are recordedThe film was released on DVD last month. I bought the album on tape when it first came out in 1996.
14 if a machine or piece of electrical equipment is on, it is in use or workingIs the heating on? I’m freezing. She had left her light on and I went in to turn it off. When you turn the computer on, it goes through a procedure called booting. Synonyms and related words
Describing machines and pieces of equipment all-singing, all-dancing analog analogue 15 used for saying that someone takes part in an activity in which they travel or see somethingHe has been going on expeditions since he was eleven years old. I’ll take you on a tour of the factory. I met him when I was on a Mediterranean cruise. 16 using a particular drugShe’s on antibiotics for a mild eye infection. Some of the young people were obviously high on drugs. Synonyms and related words
Relating to medicines and drugs Category A contraindication dosage 17 if someone is on a team, committee etc, they are a member of itThere are only three directors on the board. Mr Cook was strongly criticized by some of the MPs on the committee. I’m glad to have a player like you on our team. 18 formalused for saying that an event is followed immediately by another event or that the two events happen at the same timeOn being made aware of complaints, he informed the committee. They exchanged a firm handshake on parting. Report to the reception desk on arrival. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time 19 using something to live or work 19a eating or drinking only a particular type of food or drink in order to stay aliveUsing a cave as shelter, the two men survived on wild berries and raw fish. He lives on a diet of coffee and cigarettes. Synonyms and related words
Dieting and dietary choices 5:2 diet abstemious Atkins diet 19b using a particular type of fuel or electrical power in order to operaterun on something: Why can’t they make a car that runs on water? This video recorder runs on batteries. Synonyms and related words 19c used for saying how much money you have to buy the things that you need in order to liveHe was just managing to survive on a small student grant. The 1.3 billion who live on less than £1 a day have waited far too long for these changes. How to travel around Europe on £40 a day.
20 used for saying who or what is affected by somethingThe rough weather had little effect on the ship. The attacks on Walters in the newspaper have been entirely unfair. 21 Britishused for giving the phone number which you can use to talk to someone. The American word is at Synonyms and related words
Telephone numbers 000 0800 number 0845 number 22 compared with someone or somethingSubscriptions are down by 66,000 on last year and that is a serious situation. This would be a significant improvement on the £15 million profit figure achieved last time. Synonyms and related words 23 spokenused for saying who will pay for somethingDrink up! The next round’s on me. 24 used for saying that an actor or performer can be seen appearing on the stage or screenWait! She’ll be on in a couple of seconds. Synonyms and related words
Relating to theatre and acting acting amateur dramatics dark
be/go on about be/go on at someone be on for something from now/then/that moment etc on have something on have something on you (just) not on on and on on someone’s face on someone’s left/right what is someone on? what is someone on about? you’re on
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adverb, preposition US /ɑn/US /ɔn/ On can be used in the following ways: as a preposition: She was lying on the floor.It happened on a hot summer’s day. as an adverb: Put your clothes on now.When the bus stopped he got on. after the verb “to be”: Is the central heating on? 1 touching a surface or an object 1a touching and supported by the top surface of somethingChad was asleep on the floor in a heap of blankets. He left a note for you on the kitchen table. Who was the first man on the moon? Jimmy sat on a high stool with his hands on the table. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 1b onto a surfaceAlanis dropped her books on the desk. We could hear the rain falling on the roof. 1c touching, sticking to, or hanging from a surface or objectThere were several interesting posters on the wall. He had a lot of blood on his arm. The key is hanging on a hook in the hall. Evelyn leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. What kind of paper was the letter typed on? Can you see what’s written on the blackboard? Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location
2 used for saying the day or date when something happensHe’s coming home on Wednesday. My birthday is on the 27th of November. They met on a rainy day in January. Synonyms and related words
Deadlines and time limits 3 used for saying which part of your body is supporting youHe propped himself up on an elbow and looked me in the eye. She gets down on her knees every night and prays for her family. Can you skate backward on one leg? 4a in a particular area, or on a particular type of landThe house was built on a beautiful piece of land. a school on the outskirts of Ft. Worth Survivors lived on the island for three weeks before being rescued. My father was raised on a farm, but I have lived in the city my whole life. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 4b in a particular road or streetGordie’s grandparents live on Crescent Drive. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 4c at the side of a river or area of waterHer mother comes from a small village on the Baltic Sea. a town on the Mississippi As the owner of the only restaurant on the lakefront, he enjoys very good profits. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location
5 included in a listThe future of the charity will be one of the items on the agenda. My name’s not on the list of candidates – why not? Synonyms and related words
Everything and including everything 6 used for saying which thing a part of your body accidentally hits or touches causing you to be hurtI cut my hand on a piece of glass from the broken window. She bumped her head really hard on the door. Synonyms and related words
Function words referring to location 7 used for saying that you are wearing a piece of clothing, jewelry, etc., or for saying which part of your body it coversCome on, put your socks on, you’ll be late for school. She had on a simple silk dress with a pattern of roses. She was wearing a ring on the third finger of her left hand. You look funny with glasses on. Synonyms and related words
Dressed and wearing clothes of a particular type arrayed in something attired bespectacled 8 if your eyes are on someone or something, you are looking at themHannah fixed her gray eyes on me once again. He kept his eyes on the flickering flames. 9 happening, or being broadcast 9a being broadcast by radio or televisionFriends is on TV tonight. I usually listen to the news on the radio while I’m driving to work. What time is the football game on? Synonyms and related words
To broadcast or be broadcast on television or radio 9b mainly Britishtaking place or happening somewhereThere’s a wedding on now at the church.
10 concerning a particular subjectI have to write a report on the Civil War for history class. a conference on language teaching Students should be offered accurate information on subjects like sex and contraception. Synonyms and related words
Concerning or about something 11a used for saying that someone is continuing to do somethingThey talked on through the night. Read on to find out the rest of the story. I stayed on after everyone else had left. He kept on saying “Where are the kids?” over and over again. We can’t go on putting more and more taxpayers’ money into these programs without getting some results. 11b continuing to move forwardThey walked on beside the river to a picnic spot they knew. When I didn’t know the answer, the teacher kindly moved on to the next student.
12 in or into a bus, train, airplane, etc.We got on the train in Oakland. I’ll get some work done while I’m on the plane. Synonyms and related words
To get on and off of transport 13 using a particular type of machine or equipment 13a used for saying which type of machine or equipment is used for doing somethingMuch of the work is done on the computer. I recorded our conversation on my tape recorder. 13b used for saying in what form music, movies, information, etc. are recordedThe movie was released on DVD last month. I bought the album on tape when it first came out in 1996.
14 if a machine or piece of electrical equipment is on, it is in use or workingIs the furnace on? I’m freezing. She had left her light on and I went in to turn it off. When you turn the computer on, it goes through a procedure called booting. Synonyms and related words
Describing machines and pieces of equipment analog at the touch of a button automatic 15 using a particular drugShe’s on antibiotics for a mild eye infection. Some of the young people were obviously high on drugs. Synonyms and related words
Relating to medicines and drugs contraindication dosage dose 16 used for saying that someone takes part in an activity in which they travel or see somethingHe has been going on expeditions since he was eleven years old. I’ll take you on a tour of the factory. I met him when I was on a Mediterranean cruise. 17 if someone is on a team, committee, etc., they are a member of itThere are only three directors on the board. Mr. Cook was strongly criticized by some of the Senators on the committee. I’m glad to have a player like you on our team. 18 formalused for saying that an event is followed immediately by another event or that the two events happen at the same timeOn being made aware of the complaints, he informed the committee. They exchanged a firm handshake on parting. Report to the reception desk on arrival. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time 19 using something to live or work 19a eating or drinking only a particular type of food or drink in order to stay aliveUsing a cave as shelter, the two men survived on wild berries and raw fish. He lives on a diet of coffee and cigarettes. Synonyms and related words
Dieting and dietary choices 5:2 diet abstemious Atkins diet 19b using a particular type of fuel or electrical power in order to operaterun on something: Why can’t they make a car that runs on water? This video recorder runs on batteries. Synonyms and related words 19c used for saying how much money you have to buy the things that you need in order to liveHe was just managing to survive on a small student grant. The 1.3 billion who live on less than $1 a day have waited far too long for these changes. How to travel around Europe on $40 a day.
20 used for saying who or what is affected by somethingThe rough weather had little effect on the ship. The attacks on Walters in the newspaper have been entirely unfair. 21 compared with someone or somethingThis would be a significant improvement on the $15 million profit figure achieved last time. Synonyms and related words 22 used for saying that an actor or performer can be seen appearing on the stage or screenWait! She’ll be on in a couple of seconds. Synonyms and related words
Relating to theater and acting 23 spokenused for saying who will pay for somethingDrink up! The next round’s on me. 24 Britishused for giving the phone number which you can use to talk to someone. The American word is at Synonyms and related words
be/go on at someone be on for something from now/then/that moment etc. on go on about have something on have something on you (just) not on on and on on someone’s face on someone’s left/right what is someone on? what is someone on about? you’re on
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