on Synonyms
Another word for on
• adjective (Context 1)
Currently operating, functioning, or connected to a source of power.
"Please make sure the stove is not still running before we leave the house."
• preposition (Context 2)
Physically in contact with and supported by a surface.
"She left her keys and notebook upon the kitchen table."
• preposition (Context 3)
Having a specified subject, topic, or focus.
"The professor published an influential textbook about renewable energy systems."
• preposition (Context 4)
During a specified day, date, or occasion.
"The committee is scheduled to meet again during Friday morning."
• preposition (Context 5)
In a specified state, condition, or process, or as a member of a group, staff, or committee.
"She has served in the university board of trustees for five years."
• preposition (Context 6)
By means of or using a specified vehicle, instrument, medium, or source.
"They spoke by the telephone for nearly an hour to finalize the agreement."
• adjective (Context 7)
Taking place, scheduled, or being broadcast as planned.
"The outdoor concert is still scheduled despite the cloudy forecast."
• adverb (Context 8)
With continued movement, action, or progression forward in space or time.
"The hikers walked onward through the afternoon until they reached the mountain cabin."
• adverb (Context 9)
Aboard a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, or onto a stage or field of play.
"The train stopped briefly at the station to let the waiting passengers get aboard."
Opposites of on
The opposite of on shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: