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onto Definition and Meaning in English (onto definition)

preposition
Synonyms:uponon top of
Quick Answer • Definition

Onto definition: Moving to a position on the surface of something, indicating motion towards a surface.

Definitions of Onto

  1. 1preposition

    Moving to a position on the surface of something, indicating motion towards a surface.

  2. 2

  3. 3preposition(informal)

    Becoming aware of something, especially something secret or hidden, or having discovered it.

Example Sentences

casual

“The cat jumped onto the table.”

casual

“He climbed onto the roof to fix the antenna.”

business

“The police were onto the suspect's plan.”

Synonyms

uponon top of

Antonyms

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Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

be onto somethingidiom

To have discovered something important or to be about to discover it.

get onto someonephrasal_verb

To contact someone, especially to complain or ask them to do something.

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Onto definition: Moving to a position on the surface of something, indicating motion towards a surface.
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'Onto' translates to 'onto' in English. Onto definition: Moving to a position on the surface of something, indicating motion towards a surface.
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