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on

The correct spelling is on.

How to pronounce on

/ɒn/
verb

IPA: /ɒn/

Say it like: On

The correct spelling is on. To switch on For example: "Can you on the light?"

Usage Examples

Can you on the light?

All the lights are on, so they must be home.

Are we still on for tonight?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To switch on

adjective

  1. 1.In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
  2. 2.Performing according to schedule; taking place.
  3. 3.Fitted; covering; being worn.
  4. 4.(usually negative) Acceptable, appropriate.
  5. 5.Destined, normally in the context of a challenge being accepted; involved, doomed.

adverb

  1. 1.To an operating state.
  2. 2.So as to cover or be fitted.
  3. 3.Along, forwards (continuing an action).
  4. 4.In continuation, at length.
  5. 5.(obsolete in the US) Later.

preposition

  1. 1.Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
  2. 2.Positioned at or resting against the outer surface of; attached to.
  3. 3.Expressing figurative placement or attachment.
  4. 4.Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with.
  5. 5.At or in (a certain region or location).

noun

  1. 1.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.

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