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English adjective: on

1. on in operation or operational


SamplesLeft the oven on.
The switch is in the on position.


Similarconnected


Antonymsoff

2. on (of events) planned or scheduled


SamplesThe picnic is on, rain or shine.
We have nothing on for Friday night.


Antonymscancelled, off


English adverb: on

1. on with a forward motion


SamplesWe 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.


Synonymsalong

2. on indicates continuity or persistence or concentration


SamplesHis spirit lives on.
Shall I read on?.

3. on in a state required for something to function or be effective


SamplesTurn the lights on.
Get a load on.









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