Clues for the word "ON"
We've had 16 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 31 times in crosswords. It was last seen in King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer crossword on March 13, 2025.
Definition of on
- prep. - The general signification of on is situation, motion, or condition with respect to contact or support beneath
- prep. - At, or in contact with, the surface or upper part of a thing, and supported by it; placed or lying in contact with the surface; as, the book lies on the table, which stands on the floor of a house on an island.
- prep. - To or against the surface of; -- used to indicate the motion of a thing as coming or falling to the surface of another; as, rain falls on the earth.
- prep. - Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with; as, to play on a violin or piano. Hence, figuratively, to work on one's feelings; to make an impression on the mind.
- prep. - At or near; adjacent to; -- indicating situation, place, or position; as, on the one hand, on the other hand; the fleet is on the American coast.
- prep. - In addition to; besides; -- indicating multiplication or succession in a series; as, heaps on heaps; mischief on mischief; loss on loss; thought on thought.
- prep. - Indicating dependence or reliance; with confidence in; as, to depend on a person for assistance; to rely on; hence, indicating the ground or support of anything; as, he will promise on certain conditions; to bet on a horse.
- prep. - At or in the time of; during; as, on Sunday we abstain from labor. See At (synonym).
- prep. - At the time of, conveying some notion of cause or motive; as, on public occasions, the officers appear in full dress or uniform. Hence, in consequence of, or following; as, on the ratification of the treaty, the armies were disbanded.
- prep. - Toward; for; -- indicating the object of some passion; as, have pity or compassion on him.
- prep. - At the peril of, or for the safety of.
- prep. - By virtue of; with the pledge of; -- denoting a pledge or engagement, and put before the thing pledged; as, he affirmed or promised on his word, or on his honor.
- prep. - To the account of; -- denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon; as, on us be all the blame; a curse on him.
- prep. - In reference or relation to; as, on our part expect punctuality; a satire on society.
- prep. - Of.
- prep. - Occupied with; in the performance of; as, only three officers are on duty; on a journey.
- prep. - In the service of; connected with; of the number of; as, he is on a newspaper; on a committee.
- prep. - Forward, in progression; onward; -- usually with a verb of motion; as, move on; go on.
- prep. - Forward, in succession; as, from father to son, from the son to the grandson, and so on.
- prep. - In continuance; without interruption or ceasing; as, sleep on, take your ease; say on; sing on.
- prep. - Adhering; not off; as in the phrase, "He is neither on nor off," that is, he is not steady, he is irresolute.
- prep. - Attached to the body, as clothing or ornament, or for use.
- prep. - In progress; proceeding; as, a game is on.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 13, 2025
- Mirror Mini - February 05, 2025
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - June 29, 2023
- Mirror Mini - February 05, 2018
- Mirror Mini - December 22, 2017
- Mirror Mini - November 19, 2017
- Mirror Mini - July 09, 2017
- Mirror Mini - May 13, 2017
- Mirror Mini - February 05, 2017
- Canadiana - November 07, 2016
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 14, 2016
- Canadiana - June 08, 2015
- Canadiana - October 06, 2014
- Canadiana - April 08, 2013
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 17, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 01, 2012
- Canadiana - January 30, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 19, 2011
- Canadiana - May 16, 2011
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - November 04, 2010
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - September 09, 2010
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - June 17, 2010
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - January 29, 2009
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 08, 2007
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 01, 2007
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 07, 2006
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 30, 2006
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 31, 2005
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - November 11, 2004
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - July 22, 2004
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