on: meaning and words from its letters
2 letters · 2 letter points · starts with O · ends with N
Meaning of on
adj
- not-comparable
In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
Example: All the lights are on, so they must be home.
- not-comparable
Happening; taking place; being or due to be put into action.
Example: We had to ration our food because there was a war on.
- informal, not-comparable
Happening; taking place; being or due to be put into action. Of a person, used to express agreement to or acceptance of a proposal or challenge made by that person; most commonly with subject “you” (see you're on).
Example: "Five bucks says the Cavs win tonight." ―"You're on!"
- not-comparable
Fitted; covering or being worn.
Example: Your feet will soon warm up once your socks are on.
Source: Wiktionary — on.
adv
- not-comparable
To an operating state.
Example: turn the television on
- not-comparable
So as to cover or be fitted.
Example: The lid wasn't screwed on properly.
- not-comparable
Along, forwards (continuing an action), onwards.
Example: The policeman moved the tramp on.
- not-comparable
In continuation, at length.
Example: and so on
Source: Wiktionary — on.
prep
Indicating position or location. Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
Example: A vase of flowers stood on the table.
Indicating position or location. Positioned at or resting against the outer surface of; attached to.
Example: He had a scar on the side of his face.
Indicating position or location. Covering.
Example: He wore old shoes on his feet.
Indicating position or location. At or in (a geographical location or position).
Source: Wiktionary — on.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
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adverb
with a forward motion
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is on in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
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| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of on
O(1) + N(1) = 2 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of on
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from on
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