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The word 'on' is a preposition, an adverb, and an adjective.

The preposition 'on', when followed by a noun or a pronoun, is used to indicate the location of something or the time of something:

  • Put the potatoes on the counter.
  • We left a note for her on her desk.

The adverb 'on' modifies a verb, as in contact with or supported by:

  • The meeting ran on and on.
  • He has his new suit on.
  • The rescuers ran into a blizzard and could not go on. (also onward)

The adjective 'on', not used before a noun, describing something as being in operation; appearing; or functioning at an optimum:

  • The cover is on.
  • The heater was on but we were still cold.
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