On ( preposition , adverb , adjective )

(As a preposition)

On ( preposition )

1. Physically in contact with and supported by (a surface).
2. Attached to and covering something.
3. In the course of (a journey).
4. Regularly working at (a particular place).
5. Engaged in (an activity or task).

Origin:

Old english, from proto-germanic *ana ‘on, upon, toward’

Examples:

1. The book is on the table in front of me.
2. He had a hat on his head.
3. We are on our way to the beach.
4. I work on the weekends.
5. She is currently on a conference call.

(As an adverb)

On ( adverb )

1. Physically in contact with and supported by (a surface).
2. Attached to and covering something.
3. In the course of (a journey).
4. Regularly working at (a particular place).
5. Engaged in (an activity or task).

Origin:

Old english, from proto-germanic *ana ‘on, upon, toward’

Examples:

1. The book is on the table in front of me.
2. He had a hat on his head.
3. We are on our way to the beach.
4. I work on the weekends.
5. She is currently on a conference call.

(As an adjective)

On ( adjective )

1. Physically in contact with and supported by (a surface).
2. Attached to and covering something.
3. In the course of (a journey).
4. Regularly working at (a particular place).
5. Engaged in (an activity or task).

Origin:

Old english, from proto-germanic *ana ‘on, upon, toward’

Examples:

1. The book is on the table in front of me.
2. He had a hat on his head.
3. We are on our way to the beach.
4. I work on the weekends.
5. She is currently on a conference call.