Words Like ON

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ON.

3 Alternative Words Similar to on

1 Happening Adjective      Similar Words Like Happening
2 Concerning Preposition      Synonym Words Like Concerning
3 Onward Adverb      Synonym Words Like Onward

10 examples of on

1 the book lies on the table, which stands on the floor of a house on an island
2 rain falls on the earth
3 to play on a violin or piano
4 Hence, figuratively, to work on one's feelings; to make an impression on the mind
5 on the one hand, on the other hand; the fleet is on the American coast.
6 heaps on heaps; mischief on mischief; loss on loss; thought on thought.
7 to depend on a person for assistance; to rely on
8 he will promise on certain conditions; to bet on a horse; based on certain assumptions
9 on Sunday we abstain from labor
10 on public occasions, the officers appear in full dress or uniform; the shop is closed on Sundays

10 definitions of on

1 The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath.
2 At, or in contact with, the surface or upper part of a thing, and supported by it; placed or lying in contact with the surface.
3 To or against the surface of; -- used to indicate the motion of a thing as coming or falling to the surface of another.
4 Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with. .
5 At or near; adjacent to; -- indicating situation, place, or position
6 In addition to; besides; -- indicating multiplication or succession in a series
7 Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in; ; hence, indicating the ground or support of anything.
8 At or in the time of; during. See At (synonym).
9 At the time of; -- often conveying some notion of cause or motive.
10 Toward; for; -- indicating the object of some passion.
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