CEFR A1 · Prepositions

on

/ɒn/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)

Synonyms & Antonyms

As a preposition, 'on' indicates a position above and in contact with a surface, or a specific day/date, or a state of being active/working.

Synonyms

upon atop over (in contact)

Antonyms

under below off

Translations

on in your language

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عربي

تستخدم 'on' للإشارة إلى شيء فوق سطح أو في يوم معين.

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اردو

'on' کا مطلب ہے کسی چیز کے اوپر یا کسی خاص دن پر۔

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हिंदी

'on' का मतलब है किसी चीज़ के ऊपर या किसी खास दिन पर।

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中文

'on' 表示在…上面，或在某个特定的日期。

Easy Explanation

We use 'on' to say something is touching a surface. It can also mean a specific day. Or it can mean something is working.

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Memory TipThink of 'on' as 'touching the top of' or 'active'.

Contextual Examples

The book is on (resting upon) the table in the living room.

My birthday is on (the day of) Friday this year, so we can celebrate then.

Please turn on (activate) the light; it's getting dark in here.

Pronunciation & Context