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On has 12 different meanings across 4 categories:

Definitions

Noun

In the Japanese language, a pronunciation, or reading, of a kanji character that was originally based on the character's pronunciation in Chinese, contrasted with kun.

Verb

to switch on

Adjective

in operation or operational

"left the oven on"

"the switch is in the on position"

(of events) planned or scheduled

"the picnic is on, rain or shine"

"we have nothing on for Friday night"

In the state of being active, functioning or operating.

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"

along on

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"

To an operating state.

Proper Noun

Abbreviation of Ontario, a province of Canada.

Prep

Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.

Without.

Example Sentences

"left the oven on" adjective

"the switch is in the on position" adjective

"the picnic is on, rain or shine" adjective

"we have nothing on for Friday night" adjective

"we drove along admiring the view" adverb

"the horse trotted along at a steady pace" adverb

"the circus traveled on to the next city" adverb

"move along" adverb

"march on" adverb

"his spirit lives on" adverb