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on

[ɔ̟n] ~ [ɞ̠n]adjective, adverb1 syllable

On means: in operation or operational.

Synonyms for on17

adjective, as in in operation or operational

connected

adverb, as in with a forward motion

along

also used for on

on base, leg, after, afterward, afterwards, later, subsequently, thence, about, by dint of, in, under, with, within, over

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Opposites of on

off

What does on mean?5

adjective

1

in operation or operational“left the oven on”

2

(of events) planned or scheduled“the picnic is on, rain or shine”

adverb

1

with a forward motion“we drove along admiring the view”

2

indicates continuity or persistence or concentration“his spirit lives on”

3

in a state required for something to function or be effective“turn the lights on”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with on?24

three syllables

kazakhstanwhereupon

four syllables

azerbaijan
Show 40 near rhymes
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All 24 rhymes for on, grouped by syllable

On in a sentence

  • Being a teacher, you must learn to keep a tight rein on your emotions.slyfin
  • Now that you have passed your test, you can drive on your own.CK
  • You made the mistake on purpose, didn't you?Dejo
  • As you make your bed, you must lie on it.User4611
  • When talking about your last results, it is dependent on the last examination.Zifre
  • Before buying shoes, you should try them on.Zifre
  • Please, can you indicate this to me on the map?Zifre
  • It's a complete mess, and it's getting on my nerves.Swift

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