on in English: meaning and examples

Translation

Shows that something rests on top of a surface, or names a day or date.

Examples

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"On" shows the book is resting on top of the table.

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"On" is used before days of the week.

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"On" shows the picture is touching the surface of the wall.

in

Shows that something is inside a place, time, or situation.

at

Shows an exact place or an exact time.

with

Shows that people or things are together, or names the tool used to do something.

over

Above something, or across to the other side of it.

up

Towards a higher place, or to a standing or finished position.

off

Away from a place or a surface, or not working.

onto

Moving to a place on top of something.

upon

On, or on top of something. It means the same as on but sounds more formal or old.

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