on · adv
on (HAPPENING)
B2 happening or planned
Dictionary examples:
Do you know what's on at the movies? (10.7)
Is the party still on for tomorrow? (29.3)
I'm busy this afternoon, but I don't have anything on tomorrow. (31.9)
on (WORKING)
B2 working or being used
Dictionary examples:
The heating has been on all day. (43.7)
on (PERFORMING)
C2 performing
Dictionary examples:
Hurry up with the make-up - I'm on in ten minutes. (19.0)
The audience cheered as the band came on. (38.5)
on (MOVING FORWARD)
B2 in a way which results in forward movement
Dictionary examples:
You continue on and I'll catch up. (17.3)
Move on, please, and let the ambulance through. (35.8)
on (WEAR)
A2 If you have something on, you are wearing it.
Dictionary examples:
She had on her sweater inside out all day at work! (0.0)
She had her shirt on backwards all day and nobody told her! (0.0)
I had on two different shoes. No wonder people were laughing! (0.0)
She has on a black coat. (7.4)
Why don't you put your new dress on? (9.5)
on (MOVEMENT/POSITION)
B1 into a bus, train, plane, etc. or onto a horse
Dictionary examples:
The elephant tried to get on the bus, but his trunk got stuck. (0.0)
The clown struggled to get on the tiny tricycle, making everyone laugh. (0.0)
The penguin waddled on the plane, asking for a fish menu. (0.0)
It’s time to get on the bus. (7.4)
The train suddenly started moving as I was stepping on. (31.2)