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on meaning and definition
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Definition of on (adjective)
- in operation or operational
- "left the oven on"; "the switch is in the on position"
- antonym: off
- (of events) planned or scheduled
- "the picnic is on, rain or shine"; "we have nothing on for Friday night"
- antonym: cancelled
ON adverb
Definition of on (adverb)
- with a forward motion
- "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
- indicates continuity or persistence or concentration
- "his spirit lives on"; "shall I read on?"
- in a state required for something to function or be effective
- "turn the lights on"; "get a load on"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet