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Meaning of on
The primary meaning of the word "on" is to indicate a position of something, either physical or abstract, in relation to something else.
Etymology of on
The word "on" originated from Old English "on", which is also the source of the Modern English word
It is related to the Old Norse "รก" and the Old Frisian "on", which have similar meanings
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, with its meaning and usage evolving over time
Synonyms
on
upon
at
in
amid
amongst
among
within
inside
indoors
indoors
inward
inwardly
internally
inside
inwards
into
unto
towards
regarding
concerning
about
regarding
respecting
in respect of
with respect to
in relation to
with regard to
apropos
anent
on the subject of
in connection with
Definitions
- Used to indicate a position on or above something
- Used to indicate a position in contact with something
- Used to indicate a position in relation to something
- Used to indicate the start of an action or process
- Used to indicate a state of being active or functioning
Usage Examples
- The book is on the table
- The meeting will be on Friday
- The lights are on in the house
- The project is on hold
- The music is on the radio
Antonyms
off
out
away
from
without
sans
minus
lacking
absent
nonexistent
nonextant
nonexistent
extinct
defunct
inoperative
inactive
dormant
asleep
shut
closed
blocked
barred