In vs. On: Know the Difference
By Shumaila Saeed || Published on January 24, 2024
"In" generally indicates being inside or within boundaries, while "On" typically denotes being atop or on the surface of something.
Key Differences
"In" is used to express a situation or state where something is enclosed or surrounded, indicating inclusion within limits or boundaries, such as a room, a car, or a situation. Conversely, "On" is used to imply contact with the surface of something, often indicating position or location atop a surface, like a table, a wall, or a schedule.
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When discussing time, "In" refers to a more general, longer time frame like months, years, or seasons (e.g., in April, in 2023, in winter). "On" is more specific, typically used for days and dates (e.g., on Monday, on July 5th).
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"In" can also have abstract uses, such as being in love or in trouble, where it denotes a state or condition. "On", on the other hand, often indicates a connection or engagement with a subject or activity, like being on a team or on duty.
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Both "In" and "On" are used in various phrasal verbs and expressions, often with different meanings. For example, "give in" (surrender) versus "give on" (rarely used, but could imply continuing something), showing how they can change the meaning of a phrase.
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In the context of technology, "In" is used to denote participation within a digital environment (e.g., in a chat room, in a database), while "On" indicates being a part of a network or system, like being on the internet or on a website.
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Comparison Chart
Physical Location
Inside or within something (in a box)
Top or surface of something (on a table)
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Within a digital space (in an app)
Part of a network (on the internet)
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Movement
Direction towards the inside (go in)
Movement to a surface (get on)
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In and On Definitions
In
Location Within
In denotes being inside or within boundaries (She is in the house).
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On
Surface Contact
On indicates being atop a surface (The book is on the table).
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In
Within the limits, bounds, or area of
Was hit in the face.
Born in the spring.
A chair in the garden.
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On
Used to indicate position above and supported by or in contact with
The vase is on the table. We rested on our hands and knees.
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In
From the outside to a point within; into
Threw the letter in the wastebasket.
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On
Used to indicate contact with or extent over (a surface) regardless of position
A picture on the wall.
A rash on my back.
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To or at a situation or condition of
Was split in two.
In debt.
A woman in love.
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Used to indicate location at or along
The pasture on the south side of the river.
A house on the highway.
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Having the activity, occupation, or function of
A life in politics.
The officer in command.
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With the arrangement or order of
Fabric that fell in luxuriant folds.
Arranged to purchase the car in equal payments.
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On
Used to indicate figurative or abstract position
On the young side, but experienced.
On her third beer.
Stopped on chapter two.
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On
Used to indicate actual motion toward, against, or onto
Jumped on the table.
The march on Washington.
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In
With the characteristic, attribute, or property of
A tall man in an overcoat.
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Used to indicate figurative or abstract motion toward, against, or onto
Going on six o'clock.
Came on the answer by accident.
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On
Used to indicate occurrence at a given time
On July third.
Every hour on the hour.
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In
Made with or through the medium of
A statue in bronze.
A note written in German.
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On
Used to indicate the particular occasion or circumstance
On entering the room, she saw him.
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On
Used to indicate the object affected by actual, perceptible action
The spotlight fell on the actress. He knocked on the door.
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On
Used to indicate the object affected by a figurative action
Have pity on them.
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In
Used to indicate the second and larger term of a ratio or proportion
Saved only one in ten.
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On
Used to indicate the object of an action directed, tending, or moving against it
An attack on the fortress.
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On
Used to indicate the object of perception or thought
Gazed on the vista.
Meditated on his actions.
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On
Used to indicate the agent or agency of a specified action
Cut his foot on the broken glass.
Talked on the telephone.
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(Sports) So as to score, as by crossing home plate in baseball
Singled the runner in.
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On
Used to indicate a medicine or other corrective taken or undertaken routinely
Went on a strict diet.
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In
Within a place, as of business or residence
The manager is in before anyone else.
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On
Used to indicate a substance that is the cause of an addiction, a habit, or an altered state of consciousness
High on dope.
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In
So as to be available or under one's control
We can proceed when all the evidence is in.
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Used to indicate a source or basis
"We will reach our judgments not on intentions or on promises but on deeds and on results" (Margaret Thatcher).
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So as to occupy a position of success or favor
Campaigned hard and was voted in.
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On
Used to indicate availability by means of
Beer on tap.
A physician on call.
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Relating to, understandable to, or coming from an exclusive group
An in reference.
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In
Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.
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On
In or into a position or condition of being supported by or in contact with something
Put the coffee on.
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In
Contained by.
The dog is in the kennel.
There were three pickles in a jar.
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On
In or into a position of being attached to or covering something
Put your clothes on.
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In
Within the bounds or limits of.
I like living in the city.
There are lots of trees in the park.
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In
Surrounded by; among; amidst.
We are in the enemy camp.
Her plane is in the air.
Waiter! There's a fly in my soup!
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On
Toward or at a point lying ahead in space or time; forward
The play moved on to the next city.
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In
Wearing (an item of clothing).
I glanced over at the pretty girl in the red dress.
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In
Part of; a member of; out of; from among.
You are one in a million.
She's in an orchestra.
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On
Toward or to a different state or condition
Let's move on to another subject.
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In
During (a period of time).
My birthday is in the first week of December.
Easter falls in the fourth lunar month.
The country reached a high level of prosperity in his first term.
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In
Within (a certain elapsed time); by the end of.
Will you be able to finish this in a week?
The massacre resulted in over 1000 deaths in three hours.
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In
At the end of (a period of time).
They said they would call us in a week.
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In
Into.
Less water gets in your boots this way.
She stood there looking in the window longingly.
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On
In a condition of being scheduled for or decided upon
There is a party on tonight.
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Used to indicate limit, qualification, condition, or circumstance.
In replacing the faucet washers, he felt he was making his contribution to the environment.
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On
Engaged in a given function or activity, such as a vocal or dramatic role
You're on in five minutes!.
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In
Denoting a state of the subject.
He stalked away in anger.
John is in a coma.
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Indicates, connotatively, a place-like form of someone's (or something's) personality, as his, her or its psychic and physical characteristics.
You've got a friend in me.
He's met his match in her.
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On
(Informal) Functioning or performing at a high degree of competence or energy
The goalie is really on.
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In
Pertaining to; with regard to.
There has been no change in his condition.
What grade did he get in English?
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In
(of something offered or given in an exchange) In the form of, in the denomination of.
Please pay me in cash — preferably in tens and twenties.
The deposit can be in any legal tender, even in gold.
Her generosity was rewarded in the success of its recipients.
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Used to indicate a language, script, tone, etc. of a text, speech, etc.
Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5" in C minor is among his most popular.
His speech was in French, but was simultaneously translated into eight languages.
When you write in cursive, it's illegible.
Military letters should be formal in tone, but not stilted.
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On
In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
All the lights are on, so they must be home.
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On
Performing according to schedule; taking place.
Are we still on for tonight?
Is the show still on?
We had to ration our food because there was a war on.
That TV programme that you wanted to watch is on now.
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On
Fitted; covering; being worn.
Your feet will soon warm up once your socks are on.
I was trying to drink out of the bottle while the top was still on!
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At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.
Suddenly a strange man walked in.
Would you like that to take away or eat in?
He ran to the edge of the swimming pool and dived in.
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On
(postpositive) Of a stated part of something, oriented towards the viewer or other specified direction.
The photograph shows the UFO side on.
Edge on, side on, end on, face on
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In
Towards the speaker or other reference point.
They flew in from London last night.
For six hours the tide flows in, then for another six hours it flows out.
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In
So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.
Bring the water to the boil and drop the vegetables in.
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On
(informal) Destined, normally in the context of a challenge being accepted; involved, doomed.
"Five bucks says the Cavs win tonight." ―"You're on!"
Mike just threw coffee onto Paul's lap. It's on now.
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In
After the beginning of something.
The show still didn't become interesting 20 minutes in.
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Having reached a base as a runner and being positioned there, awaiting further action from a subsequent batter.
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(in combination, after a verb) Denotes a gathering of people assembled for the stated activity, sometimes, though not always, suggesting a protest.
Sing-in, pray-in, hug-in; see also be-in, love-in, sit-in, teach-in.
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(cricket) Within the half of the field on the same side as the batsman's legs; the left side for a right-handed batsman.
The captain moved two fielders to the on side.
Ponsonby-Smythe hit a thumping on drive.
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A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.
His parents got him an in with the company.
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(sport) The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.
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On
So as to cover or be fitted.
The lid wasn't screwed on properly.
Put on your hat and gloves.
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(not comparable) Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.
Is Mr. Smith in?
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In
(not comparable) Located inside something.
Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in.
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On
(obsolete in the US) Later.
Ten years on, nothing had changed in the village.
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In
Falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.
If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in.
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Of betting odds, denoting a better-than-even chance. See also odds-on.
That horse is twenty-to-one on, so you need to stake twenty pounds just to win one pound.
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In
Inserted or fitted into something.
I've discovered why the TV wasn't working – the plug wasn't in!
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On
Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
A vase of flowers stood on the table.
Please lie down on the couch.
The parrot was sitting on Jim's shoulder.
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In
Having been collected or received.
The replies to the questionnaires are now all in.
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Positioned at or resting against the outer surface of; attached to.
He had a scar on the side of his face.
There is a dirty smudge on this window.
The painting hangs on the wall.
The fruit ripened on the trees.
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On
Expressing figurative placement or attachment.
All of the responsibility is on him.
I put a bet on the winning horse.
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Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with.
To play on a violin or piano
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At or in (a certain region or location).
The lighthouse that you can see is on the mainland.
The suspect is thought to still be on the campus.
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In
Of the tide, at or near its highest level.
You can't get round the headland when the tide's in.
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On
Near; adjacent to; alongside.
The fleet is on the American coast.
Croton-on-Hudson, Rostov-on-Don, Southend-on-Sea
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In
(legal) With privilege or possession; used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin
In by descent;
In by purchase;
In of the seisin of her husband
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On
Supported by (the specified part of itself).
A table can't stand on two legs.
After resting on his elbows, he stood on his toes, then walked on his heels.
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In
Having familiarity or involvement with somebody.
He is very in with the Joneses.
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(informal) Having a favourable position, such as a position of influence or expected gain, in relation to another person.
I think that bird fancies you. You're in there, mate!
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On
(with certain modes of transport, especially public transport) Inside (a vehicle) for the purpose of travelling.
On a bus, on a train, on a plane
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The specific signification of in is situation or place with respect to surrounding, environment, encompassment, etc. It is used with verbs signifying being, resting, or moving within limits, or within circumstances or conditions of any kind conceived of as limiting, confining, or investing, either wholly or in part. In its different applications, it approaches some of the meanings of, and sometimes is interchangeable with, within, into, on, at, of, and among.
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In
With reference to space or place; as, he lives in Boston; he traveled in Italy; castles in the air.
The babe lying in a manger.
Thy sun sets weeping in the lowly west.
Situated in the forty-first degree of latitude.
Matter for censure in every page.
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On
Some time during the day of.
On Sunday I'm busy. I'll see you on Monday.
Can I see you on a different day?
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In
With reference to circumstances or conditions; as, he is in difficulties; she stood in a blaze of light.
Wrapt in sweet sounds, as in bright veils.
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On
At a given time after the start of something; at.
Smith scored again on twelve minutes, doubling Mudchester Rovers' lead.
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In
With reference to a whole which includes or comprises the part spoken of; as, the first in his family; the first regiment in the army.
Nine in ten of those who enter the ministry.
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On
Dealing with the subject of; about; concerning.
I was reading a book on history.
The city hosted the World Summit on the Information Society
I have no opinion on this subject.
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With reference to physical surrounding, personal states, etc., abstractly denoted; as, I am in doubt; the room is in darkness; to live in fear.
When shall we three meet again,In thunder, lightning, or in rain?
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With reference to character, reach, scope, or influence considered as establishing a limitation; as, to be in one's favor.
Sounds inharmonious in themselves, and harsh.
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On
Because of, or due to.
To arrest someone on suspicion of bribery
To contact someone on a hunch
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With reference to movement or tendency toward a certain limit or environment; - sometimes equivalent to into; as, to put seed in the ground; to fall in love; to end in death; to put our trust in God.
He would not plunge his brother in despair.
She had no jewels to deposit in their caskets.
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On
Upon; at the time of (and often because of).
On Jack's entry, William got up to leave.
On the addition of ammonia, a chemical reaction begins.
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With reference to a limit of time; as, in an hour; it happened in the last century; in all my life.
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On
Paid for by.
The drinks are on me tonight, boys.
The meal is on the house.
I paid for the airfare and meals for my family, but the hotel room was on the company.
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In
Not out; within; inside. In, the preposition, becomes an adverb by omission of its object, leaving it as the representative of an adverbial phrase, the context indicating what the omitted object is; as, he takes in the situation (i. e., he comprehends it in his mind); the Republicans were in (i. e., in office); in at one ear and out at the other (i. e., in or into the head); his side was in (i. e., in the turn at the bat); he came in (i. e., into the house).
Their vacation . . . falls in so pat with ours.
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On
Indicating a means or medium.
I saw it on television.
Can't you see I'm on the phone?
My favorite shows are on BBC America.
The Beatles' appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show is on YouTube.
The film was released on DVD.
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In
With privilege or possession; - used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin; as, in by descent; in by purchase; in of the seisin of her husband.
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Indicating the target of, or thing affected by, an event or action.
They planned an attack on London.
The soldiers mutinied and turned their guns on their officers.
Her words made a lasting impression on my mind.
What will be the effect on morale?
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Toward; for; indicating the object of an emotion.
Have pity or compassion on him.
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A reëntrant angle; a nook or corner.
All the ins and outs of this neighborhood.
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Indicating the person experiencing an emotion, cold, thirst, hunger, etc.
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To inclose; to take in; to harvest.
He that ears my land spares my team and gives me leave to in the crop.
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Indicating a means of subsistence.
They lived on ten dollars a week.
The dog survived three weeks on rainwater.
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Engaged in or occupied with (an action or activity).
He's on his lunch break.
I'm on nights all this week.
On vacation; on holiday; on the job; on the fiddle
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A rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite
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Regularly taking (a drug).
You've been on these antidepressants far too long.
He's acting so strangely, I think he must be on something.
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Under the influence of (a drug).
He's acting crazy because he's on crack right now.
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(mathematics) Having as domain and V as codomain, for some set V and integer n.
An operator on
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In addition to; besides; indicating multiplication or succession in a series.
Heaps on heaps of food
Mischief on mischief; loss on loss
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Indicating dependence or reliance.
I depended on them for assistance.
He will promise on certain conditions.
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By virtue of; with the pledge of.
He affirmed or promised on his word, or on his honour.
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To the account or detriment of; denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon.
On us be all the blame.
A curse on him!
Please don't tell on her and get her in trouble.
He turned on her and has been her enemy ever since.
He went all honest on me, making me listen to his confession.
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(especially when numbers of combatants or competitors are specified) Against; in opposition to.
The fight was three on one, and he never stood a chance.
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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.
Most kanji have two kinds of reading, called "on" and "kun".
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The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath
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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; as, the book lies on the table, which stands on the floor of a house on an island.
I stood on the bridge at midnight.
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To or against the surface of; - used to indicate the motion of a thing as coming or falling to the surface of another; as, rain falls on the earth.
Whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken.
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Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with; as, to play on a violin or piano. Hence, figuratively, to work on one's feelings; to make an impression on the mind.
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At or near; adjacent to; - indicating situation, place, or position; as, on the one hand, on the other hand; the fleet is on the American coast.
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In addition to; besides; - indicating multiplication or succession in a series; as, heaps on heaps; mischief on mischief; loss on loss; thought on thought.
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Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in; as, to depend on a person for assistance; to rely on; hence, indicating the ground or support of anything; as, he will promise on certain conditions; to bet on a horse; based on certain assumptions.
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At or in the time of; during; as, on Sunday we abstain from labor. See At (synonym).
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At the time of; - often conveying some notion of cause or motive; as, on public occasions, the officers appear in full dress or uniform; the shop is closed on Sundays.
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Toward; for; - indicating the object of some passion; as, have pity or compassion on him.
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By virtue of; with the pledge of; - denoting a pledge or engagement, and put before the thing pledged; as, he affirmed or promised on his word, or on his honor.
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To the account of; - denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon; as, on us be all the blame; a curse on him.
His blood be on us and on our children.
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In reference or relation to; as, on our part expect punctuality; a satire on society.
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On
Occupied with; in the performance of; as, only three officers are on duty; on a journey; on the job; on an assignment; on a case; on the alert.
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On
In the service of; connected with; a member of; as, he is on a newspaper; on a committee.
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On
In reference to; about; concerning; as, to think on it; to meditate on it.
They have added the -en plural form on to an elder plural.
We see the strength of the new movement in the new class of ecclesiastics whom it forced on to the stage.
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On
Forward, in progression; onward; - usually with a verb of motion; as, move on; go on; the beat goes on.
The path is smooth that leadeth on to danger.
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On
Forward, in succession; as, from father to son, from the son to the grandson, and so on.
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On
In continuance; without interruption or ceasing; as, sleep on, take your ease; say on; sing on.
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On
Adhering; not off; as in the phrase, "He is neither on nor off," that is, he is not steady, he is irresolute.
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On
Attached to the body, as clothing or ornament, or for use.
He put on righteousness as a breastplate.
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On
In operation or operational;
Left the oven on
The switch is in the on position
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(of events) planned or scheduled;
The picnic is on, rain or shine
We have nothing on for Friday night
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On
Performing or scheduled for duties;
I'm on from five to midnight
Naval personnel on duty in Alaska
Her on-duty hours were 11p.m. to 7 a.m.
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On
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
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Indicates continuity or persistence or concentration;
His spirit lives on
Shall I read on?
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In a state required for something to function or be effective;
Turn the lights on
Get a load on
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Repeatedly Asked Queries
When is "on" correct for locations?
Use "on" for surfaces or top positions, like "on the floor" or "on the roof".
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What about "on" for time?
Use "on" for days and dates, like "on Monday" or "on December 25th".
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Can "in" indicate a state?
Yes, "in" can show a condition, like "in love" or "in danger".
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When should I use "in" for locations?
Use "in" to indicate being inside or enclosed, like "in a room" or "in a car".
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How do I use "in" for time?
"In" is for months, years, or seasons, like "in July" or "in 2025".
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Is "on" used in technology?
Yes, for being part of a network, like "on the internet".
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What's an abstract use of "in"?
It can signify being part of a group or state, like "in a team".
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When is "in" used in technology?
For being inside a digital environment, like "in a database".
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How is "on" used in expressions?
It can indicate engagement, like "on a break".
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How do "in" and "on" differ in phrasal verbs?
They change the verb’s meaning, like "log in" vs. "log on".
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Is "on" for specific or general events?
Specific events, like "on Christmas Day".
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How does "in" work in sports?
It indicates participation, like "in a game".
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Is "in" for general or specific times?
General times, like "in the evening".
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Can "on" be used in sports?
Yes, for being part of a team, like "on the team".
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