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The phrase "on the" is widely used in English to indicate location, time, condition, and various other contexts.
Definition
A2Location and Direction
(common)Positioned or in contact with a surface or area.
Example
- The book is on the table.
- We're heading on the highway.
A2Time
(common)Indicating when an event occurs or is scheduled.
Example
- My birthday is on May 30th.
- The train arrives on the hour.
B1Travel and Transportation
(common)Describing the means or mode of travel.
Example
- We're going to France on the ferry.
- Which bus will you be on?
B1Process and Condition
(common)Describing an ongoing process or state.
Example
- The house is on fire.
- Crime is on the increase.
B2Recording and Media
(common)Referring to digital or media storage.
Example
- The data is stored on a CD.
- She comes across well on television.
B2Relating to a Topic
(common)Indicating the subject or topic of discussion.
Example
- Her talk is on Italian women's literature.
- The criticism has no effect on him.
B1Money and Finance
(common)Indicating payment or financial responsibility.
Example
- The drinks are on me.
- The project relies on donations.
B2Idiomatic Expressions
(idiomatic)Used in various idiomatic phrases to convey specific meanings.
Example
- He did it on the sly.
- Take it on the chin.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the":
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