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on
(/A/n )

adjective (a)

  • in operation or operational(adj.all)
    Example:
    Left the oven on.
    The switch is in the on position.
    Antonym:
    off
    source: wordnet30
  • (of events) planned or scheduled(adj.all)
    Example:
    The picnic is on, rain or shine.
    We have nothing on for Friday night.
    Antonym:
    cancelled, off
    source: wordnet30

preposition (pre)

  • The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath(preposition)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • with a forward motion(adv.all)
    Example:
    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.
    source: wordnet30
  • indicates continuity or persistence or concentration(adv.all)
    Example:
    His spirit lives on.
    Shall I read on?.
    source: wordnet30
  • in a state required for something to function or be effective(adv.all)
    Example:
    Turn the lights on.
    Get a load on.
    source: wordnet30
  • Forward, in progression; onward; -- usually with a verb of motion; as, move on; go on.(adverb)
    source: webster1913
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