About vs. On: Know the Difference
By Shumaila Saeed || Updated on December 25, 2023
"About" often indicates a subject or topic, while "On" usually refers to a physical position or a specific topic in detail.
Key Differences
"About" is typically used to refer to the subject or general theme of something, suggesting a broad or general focus. Conversely, "On" is often employed to denote a specific focus or physical positioning. For instance, one might say, "The book about gardening," implying a general theme, whereas "The book on roses" suggests a specific aspect of gardening.
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In terms of movement or direction, "About" can indicate a sense of surrounding or encompassing an area, as in "wandering about the park." On the other hand, "On" implies direct contact or position atop a surface, as in "sitting on the bench." This distinction highlights the more general, encompassing nature of "About" versus the specific, direct nature of "On."
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In the context of time, "About" is often used to convey an approximate or near time, such as "about 5 PM," indicating a time around 5 PM but not exactly at 5 PM. "On," however, is used for specific dates or days, such as "on Monday," signifying a particular day without ambiguity.
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Dec 07, 2023
When discussing quantity or extent, "About" can be used to suggest an approximation, like in "about 100 people." In contrast, "On" does not typically relate to quantity but rather to the existence of something in a specific condition, as in "on fire," which indicates a particular state.
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Dec 07, 2023
"About" also has a connotation of being in the process of doing something, such as in "about to leave," implying imminent action. "On," however, can indicate an ongoing action or state, especially when combined with verbs, like in "on running," which implies a continuous action.
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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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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
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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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
About
In the area or vicinity; near
Spoke to a few spectators standing about.
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Oct 19, 2023
On
Used to indicate actual motion toward, against, or onto
Jumped on the table.
The march on Washington.
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Oct 19, 2023
On
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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Oct 19, 2023
About
On the verge of doing something; presently going to do something. Used with the infinitive
The chorus is about to sing.
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Oct 19, 2023
On
Used to indicate occurrence at a given time
On July third.
Every hour on the hour.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
Usage Problem Used to show determination or intention in negative constructions with an infinitive
I am not about to concede the point.
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Oct 19, 2023
On
Used to indicate the particular occasion or circumstance
On entering the room, she saw him.
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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
About
In the vicinity of; around
Explored the rivers and streams about the estate.
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On
Used to indicate the object affected by a figurative action
Have pity on them.
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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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Oct 19, 2023
About
In the act or process of
While you're about it, please clean your room.
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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
Used to indicate a medicine or other corrective taken or undertaken routinely
Went on a strict diet.
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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
About
Being in evidence or existence
Rumors are about concerning his resignation.
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Oct 19, 2023
On
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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Oct 19, 2023
About
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.
The snake was coiled about his ankle.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
Rubbish was strewn about the place.
The children were running about the room.
He was well known about town.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
Indicates that something will happen very soon; indicates a plan or intention to do something.
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On
Used to indicate availability by means of
Beer on tap.
A physician on call.
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About
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect.
He talked a lot about his childhood.
We must do something about this problem.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place.
I can't find my reading glasses, but they must be somewhere about the house.
John's in the garden, probably somewhere about the woodshed.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
On one's person; nearby the person.
I had no weapon about me but a stick.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
(figurative) In or near, as in mental faculties or (literally) in the possession of; under the control of; at one's command; in one's makeup.
He has his wits about him.
There was an air of confidence about the woman.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
On all sides; around.
I looked about at the scenery that surrounded me.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down.
Bits of old machinery were lying about.
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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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About
From one place or position to another in succession; indicating repeated movement or activity.
Walking about;
Rushing about;
Jumping about;
Thrashing about
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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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About
Indicating unproductive or unstructured activity.
Messing about;
Fooling about;
Loafing about
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About
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost.
It's about as cold as it was last winter.
He owes me about three hundred dollars.
Dinner's about ready.
I was so scared, I about fainted.
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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
About
To a reversed order; half round; facing in the opposite direction; from a contrary point of view.
To face about;
To turn oneself about
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Oct 19, 2023
On
Toward or to a different state or condition
Let's move on to another subject.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
(nautical) To the opposite tack: see go about.
We went about and headed offshore.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
(archaic) In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; in circumference.
A mile about, and a third of a mile across
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Oct 19, 2023
About
Moving around; astir.
Out and about;
Up and about
After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
In existence; being in evidence; apparent.
This idea has been about for a while but has only recently become fashionable.
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Oct 19, 2023
On
In a condition of being scheduled for or decided upon
There is a party on tonight.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
Near; in the vicinity or neighbourhood.
I had my keys just a minute ago, so they must be about somewhere.
Watch out, there's a thief about.
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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
About
In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person).
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About
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
Lampoons . . . were handed about the coffeehouses.
Roving still about the world.
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Oct 19, 2023
On
(Informal) Functioning or performing at a high degree of competence or energy
The goalie is really on.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
Near; not far from; - determining approximately time, size, quantity.
He went out about the third hour.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
In concern with; engaged in; intent on.
I must be about my Father's business.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
On the point or verge of; going; in act of.
Paul was now aboutto open his mouth.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching.
She must have her way about Sarah.
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Oct 19, 2023
On
In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
All the lights are on, so they must be home.
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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
About
In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile about, and a third of a mile across.
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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
About
Here and there; around; in one place and another.
Wandering about from house to house.
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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
About
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, about as cold; about as high; - also of quantity, number, time.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn one's self about.
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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
Having reached a base as a runner and being positioned there, awaiting further action from a subsequent batter.
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Oct 19, 2023
About
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct;
Lasted approximately an hour
In just about a minute
He's about 30 years old
I've had about all I can stand
We meet about once a month
Some forty people came
Weighs around a hundred pounds
Roughly $3,000
Holds 3 gallons, more or less
20 or so people were at the party
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Oct 19, 2023
On
(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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Oct 19, 2023
About
All around or on all sides;
Dirty clothes lying around (or about)
Let's look about for help
There were trees growing all around
She looked around her
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Oct 19, 2023
About
In the area or vicinity;
A few spectators standing about
Hanging around
Waited around for the next flight
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Oct 19, 2023
About
To or among many different places or in no particular direction;
Wandering about with no place to go
People were rushing about
News gets around (or about)
Traveled around in Asia
He needs advice from someone who's been around
She sleeps around
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Oct 19, 2023
About
In or to a reversed position or direction;
About face
Brought the ship about
Suddenly she turned around
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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
About
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; `near' is sometimes used informally for `nearly' and `most' is sometimes used informally for `almost';
The job is (just) about done
The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded
We're almost finished
The car all but ran her down
He nearly fainted
Talked for nigh onto 2 hours
The recording is well-nigh perfect
Virtually all the parties signed the contract
I was near exhausted by the run
Most everyone agrees
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Oct 19, 2023
On
(obsolete in the US) Later.
Ten years on, nothing had changed in the village.
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Oct 19, 2023
On
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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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
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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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
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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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
Because of, or due to.
To arrest someone on suspicion of bribery
To contact someone on a hunch
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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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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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Oct 19, 2023
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
Toward; for; indicating the object of an emotion.
Have pity or compassion on him.
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On
Indicating the person experiencing an emotion, cold, thirst, hunger, etc.
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On
Indicating a means of subsistence.
They lived on ten dollars a week.
The dog survived three weeks on rainwater.
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Oct 19, 2023
On
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
Under the influence of (a drug).
He's acting crazy because he's on crack right now.
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On
(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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On
Indicating dependence or reliance.
I depended on them for assistance.
He will promise on certain conditions.
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On
By virtue of; with the pledge of.
He affirmed or promised on his word, or on his honour.
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On
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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Oct 19, 2023
On
(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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On
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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On
The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath
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On
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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On
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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On
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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On
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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On
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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On
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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On
At or in the time of; during; as, on Sunday we abstain from labor. See At (synonym).
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On
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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On
Toward; for; - indicating the object of some passion; as, have pity or compassion on him.
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On
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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On
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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On
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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On
(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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On
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
Can "about" be used for approximate numbers?
Yes, it often denotes approximations in quantity.
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Dec 07, 2023
What does "about" mean in a sentence?
It typically refers to the subject or theme of something.
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How does "on" function in expressions?
It often denotes a specific state, like "on alert."
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How is "on" used in context to location?
It indicates a physical position atop or in contact with a surface.
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How does "on" relate to actions?
It can indicate ongoing actions or states.
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What does "on" mean in technology terms?
It usually means functioning or operating, like "the TV is on."
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How is "on" used in academic contexts?
It refers to specific subjects, as in "a book on biology."
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Is "about" suitable for uncertain locations?
Yes, indicating a nearby or surrounding area.
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Can "about" imply surrounding something?
Yes, as in "walking about the city."
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How does "on" relate to being engaged in an activity?
It indicates active participation, like "on duty."
Shumaila Saeed
Dec 07, 2023
Is "about" used in the context of imminent actions?
Yes, especially in phrases like "about to do something."
Shumaila Saeed
Dec 07, 2023
Does "on" work with specific physical positions?
Absolutely, like "sitting on a chair."
Shumaila Saeed
Dec 07, 2023
Can "about" suggest a near future action?
Yes, particularly in phrases like "about to leave."
Shumaila Saeed
Dec 07, 2023
Is "on" appropriate for exact quantities?
No, it's more for conditions or states rather than quantities.
Shumaila Saeed
Dec 07, 2023
What does "on" signify in scheduling?
It's used for specific timings, like "on Tuesday."
Shumaila Saeed
Dec 07, 2023
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