-ON

Meaning of -ON in English

[-on] n suffix [ISV, alter. of -one]: chemical compound not a ketone or other oxo compound "parathion"

[2]-on n suffix [fr. -on (in ion)] 1: subatomic particle "nucleon"

2. a: unit: quantum "photon" "magneton" b: basic hereditary component "cistron" "operon" [3]-on n suffix [NL, fr. -on (in argon)]: noble gas "radon"

Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012

ON — I. (|)ȯn, (|)än, in the southeastern US sometimes (|)ōn preposition Etymology: Middle English, preposition & adverb, fr Old English an, …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
ON — I. on 1 S1 W1 /ɒn $ ɑːn, ɒːn/ BrE AmE preposition [ Language: Old English ] 1 . ON …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
ON — The preposition is pronounced /ɒn/. The adverb and the adjective are pronounced /ɒn/. Frequency: The word is one of the …
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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Longman DOCE5 Extras English vocabulary
ON — 1. предл. 1) а) в пространственном значении указывает на нахождение на поверхности какого-л. предмета, на чем-л. на a house on …
Большой Англо-Русский словарь
ON — on.ogg 1. ɒn a 1. ближний, внутренний the on side - более близкая ( к собеседнику, зрителю и т. п. …
Англо-Русско-Английский словарь общей лексики - Сборник из лучших словарей
ON — 1. ɒn a 1. ближний, внутренний the on side - более близкая ( к собеседнику, зрителю и т. п. ) …
Большой новый Англо-Русский словарь
ON — 1. предл. 1) а) в пространственном значении указывает на нахождение на поверхности какого-л. предмета, на чем-л. на a house on …
Новый большой Англо-Русский словарь
ON — [on] indef pron one (= uno )
Interlingua English vocab
ON — prep, sur; (on to) (ad)sur. ~ FOOT: a pedes. ~ TIME: in just témpor, punctualmen; (before a participle) ~ ARRIVING: …
English interlingue dictionary
ON — sa
English-Visayan vocabulary
ON — or Ont abbreviation Ontario
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
-ON — I. noun suffix Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, alteration of ~e chemical compound not a ketone or other oxo compound , …
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
-ON — I. ˌän noun suffix ( -s ) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, alteration of -one : chemical compound not a ketone …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
ON — abbreviation 1. octane number 2. order notify
Webster's New International English Dictionary
ON — (prep.) At the time of, conveying some notion of cause or motive; as, on public occasions, the officers appear in …
Английский словарь Webster
ON — (prep.) At or in the time of; during; as, on Sunday we abstain from labor. See At (synonym).
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ON — (prep.) Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in; as, to depend on a person for assistance; to rely on; hence, …
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ON — (prep.) In addition to; besides; -- indicating multiplication or succession in a series; as, heaps on heaps; mischief on mischief; …
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ON — (prep.) At or near; adjacent to; -- indicating situation, place, or position; as, on the one hand, on the other …
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ON — (prep.) Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; …
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ON — (prep.) To or against the surface of; -- used to indicate the motion of a thing as coming or falling …
Английский словарь Webster
ON — (prep.) At, or in contact with, the surface or upper part of a thing, and supported by it; placed or …
Английский словарь Webster
ON — (prep.) The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath
Английский словарь Webster
ON — ( prep. ) Toward; for; -- indicating the object of some passion; as, have pity or compassion on him.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) To the account of; -- denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon; as, …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) To or against the surface of; -- used to indicate the motion of a thing as coming …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) Of.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) Occupied with; in the performance of; as, only three officers are on duty; on a journey.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in; as, to depend on a person for assistance; to rely …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) In the service of; connected with; of the number of; as, he is on a newspaper; on …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) In reference or relation to; as, on our part expect punctuality; a satire on society.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) In progress; proceeding; as, a game is on.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) In continuance; without interruption or ceasing; as, sleep on, take your ease; say on; sing on.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) In addition to; besides; -- indicating multiplication or succession in a series; as, heaps on heaps; mischief …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) Forward, in succession; as, from father to son, from the son to the grandson, and so on.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) Forward, in progression; onward; -- usually with a verb of motion; as, move on; go on.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by …
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ON — ( prep. ) By virtue of; with the pledge of; -- denoting a pledge or engagement, and put before the …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) Attached to the body, as clothing or ornament, or for use.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) At, or in contact with, the surface or upper part of a thing, and supported by it; …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) At the time of, conveying some notion of cause or motive; as, on public occasions, the officers …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) At the peril of, or for the safety of.
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) At or near; adjacent to; -- indicating situation, place, or position; as, on the one hand, on …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) At or in the time of; during; as, on Sunday we abstain from labor. See At (synonym).
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — ( prep. ) Adhering; not off; as in the phrase, "He is neither on nor off," that is, he is …
Webster's Revised Unabridged English Dictionary
-ON — -on 1 a suffix used in the names of subatomic particles ( gluon; meson; neutron ), quanta ( graviton ), …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — 1. Old Norse. Also, ON., O.N. 2. Ontario, Canada (approved for postal use).
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — /on/ , n. Biblical name of Heliopolis .
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — /on, awn/ , prep. 1. so as to be or remain supported by or suspended from: Put your package down …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
ON — prep. atop; as a part of; toward; from
Толковый словарь английского языка - Редакция bed
ON — adv. forth; ahead; while continuing
Толковый словарь английского языка - Редакция bed
ON — adj. activated; turned on
Толковый словарь английского языка - Редакция bed
ON — I. ˈȯn, ˈän preposition Etymology: Middle English an, on, preposition & adverb, from Old English; akin to Old High German …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
-ON — I. noun suffix Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, alteration of -one : chemical compound not a ketone or other oxo compound …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
ON — or Ont Ontario
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
ON — prep of. 2. on ·prep at the peril of, or for the safety of. 3. on ·prep in progress; proceeding; …
Webster English vocab
ON — adj. Function: noun suffix Etymology: New Latin, from -on (in argon ) : noble gas <rad on >
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary
ON — adj. Function: noun suffix Etymology: from -on (in ion ) 1 : subatomic particle <nucle on > 2 a : …
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ON — adj. Function: noun suffix Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, alteration of -one : chemical compound not a ketone or other oxo …
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ON — adj. Function: adjective Date: circa 1541 1 : engaged in an activity or function (as a dramatic role) 2 a …
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ON — adj. Function: adverb Date: before 12th century 1 a : in or into a position of contact with an upper …
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ON — adj. Pronunciation: ' o ̇ n, ' än Function: preposition Etymology: Middle English an, on, preposition & adverb, from Old …
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