on
gb/ˈɔn/ us/ˈɔn/
A1
Ingles
~ 200
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
preposition
A1
relation
1
in contact with a surface
Touching and being held up by the top or side of something.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] on [surface]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'on' with 'in' for flat surfaces, saying 'in the table' instead of 'on the table'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
upon (More formal or literary; less common in everyday speech.)
Mga kasalungat
off (Indicates no longer being in contact with or supported by something.)
Mga kolokasyon
on the table
|on the wall
|on the floor
|on the bed
|on my hand
Mga tema
daily life
|spatial relations
|space
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The keys are on the kitchen counter.
- There’s a painting on the wall.
- She placed the book on the desk.
- He spilled coffee on his shirt.
- The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The pen is on the desk.
- My phone is on the bed.
- There is a cup on the table.
- The picture is on the wall.
- She has a ring on her finger.
preposition
A1
relation
2
indicating a specific date or day
Used to talk about a certain day or date.
Padron ng paggamit:
on [day/date/occasion]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes omit 'on' before days and dates, especially under influence from languages that don't use prepositions here.
Mga kasingkahulugan
during (Can refer to a period of time but not necessarily a single day or date.)
Mga kolokasyon
on Monday
|on July 4th
|on my birthday
|on Christmas Day
Mga tema
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- We met on Monday.
- The meeting is scheduled on July 15th.
- I was born on New Year’s Day.
- They got married on Valentine’s Day.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I work on Monday.
- Her birthday is on June 10th.
- We will see them on Friday.
- He was born on Christmas Day.
preposition
A1
state
3
device operating or active
Shows that a machine or system is working or running.
Padron ng paggamit:
[device] is on
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'on' with 'open' for devices, saying 'the light is open' instead of 'the light is on'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
running (Common for machines; less common for lights or electronics.)
Mga kasalungat
off (Indicates a device or system is not operating.)
Mga kolokasyon
the light is on
|turn on the TV
|leave the computer on
Mga tema
technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The lights are on in the living room.
- Please leave the heater on overnight.
- Is the computer still on?
- I forgot to turn the oven on.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The TV is on.
- The light is on in my room.
- Please turn on the fan.
- Is your phone on?
adverb
A2
relation
4
continuing without stopping
Shows something keeps happening or moving forward.
Mga kasingkahulugan
forward (Implies direction rather than persistence.)
Mga kasalungat
off (In some contexts, signals stopping or disengaging.)
Mga kolokasyon
go on
|carry on
|move on
Mga tema
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Please carry on with your work.
- The show must go on despite the rain.
- She went on talking for hours.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Go on with your homework.
- They went on walking after lunch.
- Please carry on reading.
preposition
A2
relation
5
about a subject or topic
Used to show what something is about.
Padron ng paggamit:
[talk/speak/write] on [topic]
Mga kasingkahulugan
about ('About' is more common in everyday speech; 'on' can sound slightly more formal in this usage.)
Mga kolokasyon
book on history
|lecture on climate change
Mga tema
communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She gave a talk on renewable energy.
- I’m reading a book on World War II.
- There was a documentary on wildlife conservation.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He wrote a story on animals.
- The teacher gave a lesson on math.
- We saw a movie on space travel.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
on
IPA
GB/ˈɔn/
US/ˈɔn/
Mga pantig at diin
on (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (on)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: on
- Plural: ons
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
on and off
1/ˈɔn ˈænd ˈɔf/
fixed phrase
intermittently over time
Happening sometimes but not regularly.
Mga Halimbawa
- It rained on and off all day.
- They’ve been dating on and off for years.
on board
1/ˈɔn bˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Inside or part of a vehicle/vessel
On or in a ship, plane, bus, or train; also part of a team or project.
Mga Halimbawa
- All passengers are now on board.
- We’re glad to have you on board for this project.
on board
2/ˈɔn bˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
present in vehicle or involved in project
On or in a ship, plane, train, etc., or part of a team or project.
Mga Halimbawa
- Welcome on board flight 302 to Paris.
- We’re glad to have you on board for this project.
on time
1/ˈɔn tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
At the scheduled moment
At exactly the planned or right moment; not late.
Mga Halimbawa
- The train arrived on time despite the rain.
- She always pays her bills on time.
on time
2/ˈɔn tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
happening as planned or scheduled
At the planned or correct time; not late.
Mga Halimbawa
- The train arrived on time.
- Please be on time for the meeting.
on purpose
1/ˈɔn pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
Intentionally, not accidentally
To do something on purpose means you do it because you want to, not by accident.
Mga Halimbawa
- I didn't break the vase on purpose.
- She left early on purpose so she could avoid traffic.
on purpose
2/ˈɔn pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
done deliberately, not by mistake
Done with intention, not by accident.
Mga Halimbawa
- She broke the vase on purpose.
- He left early on purpose to avoid traffic.
on purpose
3/ˈɔn pˈɚpəs/
fixed phrase
deliberately; not by accident
To do something on purpose means to do it intentionally, not by mistake or by chance.
Mga Halimbawa
- You broke my phone on purpose, didn’t you?
- He spilled coffee on his shirt and then joked that he did it on purpose to leave the meeting early.
- She didn’t ignore you on purpose; she just didn’t see your message.
on the other hand
1/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing a contrast between ideas
Used to introduce an opposite or different idea from what was said before.
Mga Halimbawa
- I like living in the city. On the other hand, it can be very noisy.
- I like city life. On the other hand, it can be stressful.
- He might agree. On the other hand, he could refuse.
- He seems strict, but on the other hand, he cares deeply about his students.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he can be lazy.
on the other hand
2/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing an opposite view
Used to introduce an opposite idea or fact.
Mga Halimbawa
- I love city life. On the other hand, it can be very stressful.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he lacks experience.
on the other hand
5/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
contrasting point
Use this when you want to show the other side of an argument.
Mga Halimbawa
- The apartment is small. On the other hand, it is close to work.
- The plan could save money; on the other hand, it may take longer.
- Some people enjoy working from home. On the other hand, others miss the office.