on synonyms

on

modif. and prep.

  1. Upon

    above, in contact with, touching, supported by, situated upon, resting upon, on top of, about, held by, moving across, moving over, covering; see also upon 1.

    Antonyms under*, underneath*, below. *

  2. Against

    in contact with, close to, leaning on; see against 2, next 2.

  3. Toward

    proceeding, at, moving; see approaching, toward.

  4. Forward

    onward, ahead, advancing; see forward 1.

  5. Near

    beside, close to, adjacent to; see bordering, near 1.

and so on

and so forth, also, in addition; see et cetera.

have something on someone*

know something, have proof, be able to discredit; see expose 1.

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