Meaning
Connected to the internet, or done using the internet.
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Word origin
Formed in English from on and line, first used of machines connected directly to a working system.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- on line
- English cognates
- line
Examples
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Here "online" means using the internet.
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Online games are played over the internet.
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Here "online" means connected to the internet right now.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 3: online, bow, disaster and 7 more words.