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on't

on't is the contraction of on.

Meaning of on

Adjective

on (not comparable)

  1. In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
    • All the lights are on, so they must be home.
    Antonyms:
    off
  2. Happening; taking place; being or due to be put into action.
    • We had to ration our food because there was a war on.
    1. (informal) 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).
      • "Five bucks says the Cavs win tonight." ―"You're on!"
  3. Fitted; covering or being worn.
    • Your feet will soon warm up once your socks are on.
  4. (postpositional) Of a stated part of something, oriented towards the viewer or other specified direction.
    • The photograph shows the UFO side on.
  5. (UK, informal) Acceptable, appropriate.
    • It's not fair to do that – it's just not on.

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Questions about on't

What is on't the contraction of?
On't is the contraction of on.

Words near on't in the dictionary

  1. on your horse, amigo
  2. on your mark
  3. on your mark, get set, go
  4. on your marks
  5. on your marks, get set, go
  6. on't
  7. on-
  8. on-again off-again
  9. on-again, off-again
  10. on-again-off-again
  11. on-air

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