on

/ɑn/
/ɒn/
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Definitions of on
  1. adverb
    in a state required for something to function or be effective
    “turn the lights on”
    “get a load on”
  2. adjective
    in operation or operational
    “left the oven on”
    “the switch is in the on position”
    synonyms:
    connected
    plugged in
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    antonyms:
    off
    not in operation or operational
    disconnected
    not plugged in or connected to a power source
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  3. adverb
    with a forward motion
    “the circus traveled on to the next city”
    “march on”
    synonyms: along
  4. adverb
    indicates continuity or persistence or concentration
    “his spirit lives on”
    “shall I read on?”
  5. adjective
    (of events) planned or scheduled
    “the picnic is on, rain or shine”
    “we have nothing on for Friday night”
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    antonyms:
    off
    (of events) no longer planned or scheduled
Pronunciation
US
/ɑn/
UK
/ɒn/
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