prep
Meaning 1
Upon; on top of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- My cat just jumped on to the keyboard.
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Phrase guide
on to
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prep
Meaning 2
Aware of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Examples
- The thought-police were on to my plans of world domination.
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prep
Meaning 3
Used to indicate, or signpost, logical progression to a new topic in a talk or discourse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Now. On to the system of active water uptake.
- Let's go on to item 3 in the list.
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Etymology
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