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Very commonon
The correct spelling is on.
How to pronounce on
/ɒn/
verbIPA: /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.To switch on
adjective
- 1.In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
- 2.Performing according to schedule; taking place.
- 3.Fitted; covering; being worn.
- 4.(usually negative) Acceptable, appropriate.
- 5.Destined, normally in the context of a challenge being accepted; involved, doomed.
adverb
- 1.To an operating state.
- 2.So as to cover or be fitted.
- 3.Along, forwards (continuing an action).
- 4.In continuation, at length.
- 5.(obsolete in the US) Later.
preposition
- 1.Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
- 2.Positioned at or resting against the outer surface of; attached to.
- 3.Expressing figurative placement or attachment.
- 4.Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with.
- 5.At or in (a certain region or location).
noun
- 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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