on

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Pronunciation
/ɒn/
/ɒn/
/ɔn/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

In the Japanese language, a pronunciation, or reading, of a kanji character that was originally based on the character's pronunciation in Chinese, contrasted with kun.

Example Sentences
  • Most kanji have two kinds of reading, called "on" and "kun".
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To switch on

Synonyms
turn on
Example Sentences
  • Can you on the light?
Adjective
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

In the state of being active, functioning or operating.

Antonyms
off
Example Sentences
  • All the lights are on, so they must be home.
2 Definition

Performing according to schedule; taking place.

Example Sentences
  • Are we still on for tonight?
3 Definition

Fitted; covering; being worn.

Example Sentences
  • I was trying to drink out of the bottle while the top was still on!
4 Definition

(usually negative) Acceptable, appropriate.

Example Sentences
  • You can't do that; it's just not on.
5 Definition

Destined, normally in the context of a challenge being accepted; involved, doomed.

Example Sentences
  • "Five bucks says the Cavs win tonight." ―"You're on!"
6 Definition

Having reached a base as a runner and being positioned there, awaiting further action from a subsequent batter.

7 Definition

Within the half of the field on the same side as the batsman's legs; the left side for a right-handed batsman.

Synonyms
leg
Antonyms
off
Example Sentences
  • Ponsonby-Smythe hit a thumping on drive.
8 Definition

Menstruating.

Adverb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To an operating state.

Example Sentences
  • turn the television on
2 Definition

So as to cover or be fitted.

Example Sentences
  • Put on your hat and gloves.
3 Definition

Along, forwards (continuing an action).

Example Sentences
  • drive on, rock on
4 Definition

In continuation, at length.

Example Sentences
  • He rambled on and on.
5 Definition

(obsolete in the US) Later.

Example Sentences
  • Ten years on, nothing had changed in the village.
6 Definition

Of betting odds, denoting a better-than-even chance. See also odds-on.

Antonyms
against
Example Sentences
  • That horse is twenty-to-one on, so you need to stake twenty pounds just to win one pound.
Preposition
38 definition(s)
1 Definition

Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.

Example Sentences
  • A vase of flowers stood on the table.
2 Definition

Positioned at or resting against the outer surface of; attached to.

Example Sentences
  • He had a scar on the side of his face.
3 Definition

Expressing figurative placement or attachment.

Example Sentences
  • All of the responsibility is on him.
4 Definition

Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with.

Example Sentences
  • to play on a violin or piano
5 Definition

At or in (a certain region or location).

Example Sentences
  • The lighthouse that you can see is on the mainland.
6 Definition

Near; adjacent to; alongside.

Example Sentences
  • Croton-on-Hudson, Rostov-on-Don, Southend-on-Sea
7 Definition

Supported by (the specified part of itself).

Example Sentences
  • A table can't stand on two legs.
8 Definition

So as to impart force to.

Example Sentences
  • tug on the rope; push hard on the door
9 Definition

So as to impact; against.

Example Sentences
  • I stubbed my toe on an old tree stump.
10 Definition

Covering.

Example Sentences
  • He wore old shoes on his feet.
11 Definition

(with certain modes of transport, especially public transport) Inside (a vehicle) for the purpose of travelling.

Example Sentences
  • on a bus, on a train, on a plane
12 Definition

At the date of.

Example Sentences
  • Born on the 4th of July.
13 Definition

Some time during the day of.

Example Sentences
  • Can I see you on a different day?
14 Definition

At a given time after the start of something; at.

Example Sentences
  • Smith scored again on twelve minutes, doubling Mudchester Rovers' lead.
15 Definition

Dealing with the subject of; about; concerning.

Example Sentences
  • I have no opinion on this subject.
16 Definition

In the possession of.

Example Sentences
  • I haven't got any money on me.
17 Definition

Because of, or due to.

Example Sentences
  • to arrest someone on suspicion of bribery
18 Definition

Upon; at the time of (and often because of).

Example Sentences
  • On Jack's entry, William got up to leave.
19 Definition

Paid for by.

Example Sentences
  • I paid for the airfare and meals for my family, but the hotel room was on the company.
20 Definition

Indicating a means or medium.

Example Sentences
  • Can't you see I'm on the phone?
21 Definition

Indicating the target of, or thing affected by, an event or action.

Example Sentences
  • Her words made a lasting impression on my mind.
22 Definition

Toward; for; indicating the object of an emotion.

Example Sentences
  • Have pity or compassion on him.
23 Definition

Indicating a means of subsistence.

Example Sentences
  • The dog survived three weeks on rainwater.
24 Definition

Away or occupied with (e.g. a scheduled activity).

Example Sentences
  • He's on his lunch break.
25 Definition

Regularly taking (a drug).

Example Sentences
  • He's acting so strangely, I think he must be on something.
26 Definition

Under the influence of (a drug).

Example Sentences
  • He's acting crazy because he's on crack right now.
27 Definition

Having identical domain and codomain.

Example Sentences
  • a function on
28 Definition

Having V^n as domain and V as codomain, for some set V and integer n.

Example Sentences
  • an operator on
29 Definition

Generated by.

Example Sentences
  • the free group on four letters
30 Definition

In addition to; besides; indicating multiplication or succession in a series.

Example Sentences
  • heaps on heaps of food
31 Definition

Of

32 Definition

Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in.

Example Sentences
  • He will promise on certain conditions.
33 Definition

At the peril of, or for the safety of.

34 Definition

In the service of; connected with; of the number of.

Example Sentences
  • He is on a newspaper; I am on the committee.
35 Definition

By virtue of; with the pledge of.

Example Sentences
  • He affirmed or promised on his word, or on his honour.
36 Definition

To the account or detriment of; denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon.

Example Sentences
  • A curse on him!
37 Definition

(especially when numbers of combatants or competitors are specified) Against; in opposition to.

Example Sentences
  • The fight was three on one, and he never stood a chance.
38 Definition

Without.