English adjective: on | |||
1. | on in operation or operational | ||
Samples | Left the oven on. The switch is in the on position. | ||
Similar | connected | ||
Antonyms | off | ||
2. | on (of events) planned or scheduled | ||
Samples | The picnic is on, rain or shine. We have nothing on for Friday night. | ||
Antonyms | cancelled, off | ||
English adverb: on | |||
1. | on with a forward motion | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | along | ||
2. | on indicates continuity or persistence or concentration | ||
Samples | His spirit lives on. Shall I read on?. | ||
3. | on in a state required for something to function or be effective | ||
Samples | Turn the lights on. Get a load on. | ||