Definition of "on"
Kid-friendly meaning of on, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "on" mean?
on (preposition) — resting on top of something or attached to a surface.
Example sentences using "on"
Grade K–2
Sit on the chair.
Grade 3–5
She put the book down on the table before going to wash her hands for dinner.
Grade 6–8
Languages vary in how they handle spatial relationships: where English uses 'on' for both walls and floors, other languages distinguish surfaces with different words.
Opposites of "on"
Words that rhyme with "on"
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