On is a 2 letter word which starts with the letter O and ends with the letter N for which we found 5 definitions.
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(prep.) The general signification of on is situation motion or condition with respect to contact or support beneath |
(prep.) At or in contact with the surface or upper part of a thing and supported by it; placed or lying in contact with the surface; as the book lies on the table which stands on the floor of a house on an island. |
(prep.) To or against the surface of; -- used to indicate the motion of a thing as coming or falling to the surface of another; as rain falls on the earth. |
(prep.) Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface upper part or outside of anything; hence by means of; with; as to play on a violin or piano. Hence figuratively to work on one's feelings; to make an impression on the mind. |
(prep.) At or near; adjacent to; -- indicating situation place or position; as on the one hand on the other hand; the fleet is on the American coast. |