On - translation, pronunciation and examples
on
on top of a surface
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Положи книгу на полку.
Чашка стоит на столе возле окна.
on usage examples
Чашка стоит на столе возле окна.
The cup is on the table beside the window.
Similar words
in contact with and supported by a surface
formal or literary for on top of
more formal or literary than on; often used in fixed phrases
movement to a surface; indicates direction and arrival
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on synonyms
What's the difference between on / atop / upon / onto
in contact with and supported by a surface
The book is on the table.
Книга на столе.
formal or literary for on top of
A small flag stood atop the hill.
Небольшой флаг стоял на вершине холма.
Once upon a time, there was a king.
Жил-был король.
The cat jumped onto the table.
Кот запрыгнул на стол.
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How to pronounce on and what this word means
on translation: на. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce on
/ɒn/
on translation
на
on examples
Place the book on the shelf.
on transcription
/ɒn/, /ɑn/
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on meaning: what does it mean?
on top of a surface
on pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
on is pronounced as /ɒn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
on definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Place the book on the shelf. Translation: Положи книгу на полку.
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