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preposition · A1

On

ON/ɒn/

Touching a surface, or talking about a day or date: on the table, on Monday, on 9 September. In is for months and years (in April). At is for clock times (at six). On the bus / on the phone are set phrases.

Meaning

Touching a surface, or about a day or date.

Examples

  • “The book is on the table. We meet on Monday.”
  • “Your glasses are on the chair.”
  • “We play football on Sunday.”

Good to know

on + surface / day / date. Months: in. Clock time: at.

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