Preposition - On
Preposition
A preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to show the relationship between people, places, things, or time in a sentence. It helps us understand position, direction, time, and connection. Common prepositions are in, on, at, under, behind, between, and with.
Examples:
• The book is on the table.
• She arrived at school early.
Prepositions make sentences clear and meaningful by connecting different parts of a sentence properly.
Preposition वह शब्द होता है जो किसी noun या pronoun के पहले आकर उसके संबंध को किसी व्यक्ति, स्थान, वस्तु या समय से जोड़ता है। यह स्थान, दिशा, समय और संबंध को स्पष्ट करता है। सामान्य prepositions हैं: in, on, at, under, behind, between, और with। Preposition वाक्य को स्पष्ट और अर्थपूर्ण बनाने में मदद करता है।
उदाहरण:
• किताब मेज़ पर है।
• वह स्कूल में जल्दी पहुँची।
All Possible Uses of the Preposition “ON”
The preposition “on” is mainly used to show position, time, contact, support, topic, dependence, state, and direction. Its meaning changes according to context.
1. On for Position / Surface (Contact with a surface)
Used when something is touching or resting on a surface.
Examples:
The book is on the table.
She sat on the chair.
There is dust on the shelf.
The picture is on the wall.
He placed his hand on my shoulder.
2. On for Time (Days, Dates & Special Days)
Used with days and specific dates.
Examples:
I will meet you on Monday.
He was born on 15th August.
We go shopping on Sundays.
The exam is on New Year’s Day.
She called me on her birthday.
3. On for Means of Transport (Public or Large Vehicles)
Used with vehicles you can walk on or public transport.
Examples:
She is on the bus.
He travelled on a train.
They are on a plane.
I met him on a ship.
4. On for Direction / Movement onto a Surface
Used when movement ends on a surface.
Examples:
The cat jumped on the bed.
He climbed on the roof.
The child fell on the ground.
She stepped on my foot.
5. On for Topic / Subject
Used to talk about a subject or topic
Examples:
He gave a lecture on English grammar.
She wrote a book on Indian history.
There is a program on climate change.
We had a discussion on education.
6. On for Devices / Media / Technology
Used when something is displayed, shown, or running on a device or platform.
Examples:
I saw the news on TV.
She is talking on the phone.
The movie is on Netflix.
He is active on social media.
The file is saved on the computer.
7. On for State / Condition
Used to show a temporary state or condition
Examples:
The patient is on oxygen.
He is on leave today.
She is on duty.
The shop is on strike.
The machine is on fire.
8. On for Dependence / Basis
Used when something depends on or is based on something else.
Examples:
Success depends on hard work.
I rely on my friends.
The decision is based on facts.
The story is based on a true incident.
9. On for Food, Expenses & Consumption
Used to show what someone lives on or spends on.
Examples:
He lives on bread and milk.
She spends money on clothes.
They survive on little income.
The poor family lives on charity.
10. On for Responsibility / Authority
Used to show responsibility or authority.
Examples:
Leave it on me.
The blame is on him.
The duty is on the manager.
The decision is on the committee.
11. On for Reaction / Effect
Used to show impact or effect.
Examples:
The speech had a strong effect on the audience.
Smoking has a bad effect on health.
His words made an impression on me.
12. On for Continuation / Progress
Used to show continuity or progression.
Examples:
The show goes on.
Life must go on.
He worked on improving his English.
She is working on a new project.
13. On for Clothing / Accessories
Used when something is worn or carried
Examples:
She has a ring on her finger.
He is wearing a cap on his head.
The police officer has a badge on his uniform.
14. On for Physical Contact / Pressure
Used when force or pressure is applied.
Examples:
Don’t put pressure on me.
He pushed his weight on the door.
She leaned on the wall.
15. On for Location (Along / Beside)
Used to show something located along a line or road.
Examples:
His house is on MG Road.
The hotel is on the river bank.
There are many shops on this street.
16. On for Law, Rules & Documents
Used to refer to official matters.
Examples:
He is out on bail.
She was released on parole.
The decision was taken on legal advice.
17. On for Age / Stage
Used for age or development stage.
Examples:
A child on the verge of adulthood.
He is on the threshold of success.
18. On in Idiomatic Expressions
Very common fixed expressions:
Examples:
On time – at the correct time
On purpose – intentionally
On foot – walking
On sale – available for purchase
On duty – working
On fire – burning
On hold – delayed
On the way – coming
On and on – continuously