Definition of on

adjective (a)

• in operation or operational (adj.all)

  Antonym: off
  

  Example:
  Left the oven on.
  The switch is in the on position.
  

  source: wordnet30
• (of events) planned or scheduled (adj.all)

  Antonym: cancelled, off
  

  Example:
  The picnic is on, rain or shine.
  We have nothing on for Friday night.
  

  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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