on
gb/ˈɔn/ us/ˈɔn/
A1
İngilizce
~ 200
Anlamlar
0 anlam
preposition
A1
relation
1
in contact with a surface
Touching and being held up by the top or side of something.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] on [surface]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'on' with 'in' for flat surfaces, saying 'in the table' instead of 'on the table'.
Eş anlamlılar
upon (More formal or literary; less common in everyday speech.)
Zıt anlamlılar
off (Indicates no longer being in contact with or supported by something.)
Eşdizimler
on the table
|on the wall
|on the floor
|on the bed
|on my hand
Konular
daily life
|spatial relations
|space
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
on [day/date/occasion]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes omit 'on' before days and dates, especially under influence from languages that don't use prepositions here.
Eş anlamlılar
during (Can refer to a period of time but not necessarily a single day or date.)
Eşdizimler
on Monday
|on July 4th
|on my birthday
|on Christmas Day
Konular
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[device] is on
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'on' with 'open' for devices, saying 'the light is open' instead of 'the light is on'.
Eş anlamlılar
running (Common for machines; less common for lights or electronics.)
Zıt anlamlılar
off (Indicates a device or system is not operating.)
Eşdizimler
the light is on
|turn on the TV
|leave the computer on
Konular
technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Eş anlamlılar
forward (Implies direction rather than persistence.)
Zıt anlamlılar
off (In some contexts, signals stopping or disengaging.)
Eşdizimler
go on
|carry on
|move on
Konular
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- Please carry on with your work.
- The show must go on despite the rain.
- She went on talking for hours.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[talk/speak/write] on [topic]
Eş anlamlılar
about ('About' is more common in everyday speech; 'on' can sound slightly more formal in this usage.)
Eşdizimler
book on history
|lecture on climate change
Konular
communication
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- She gave a talk on renewable energy.
- I’m reading a book on World War II.
- There was a documentary on wildlife conservation.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- He wrote a story on animals.
- The teacher gave a lesson on math.
- We saw a movie on space travel.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
on
IPA
GB/ˈɔn/
US/ˈɔn/
Heceler ve vurgu
on (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (on)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: on
- Plural: ons
Kelime ailesi
İfadeler
on and off
1/ˈɔn ˈænd ˈɔf/
fixed phrase
intermittently over time
Happening sometimes but not regularly.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.