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Definition onto in British English

onto preposition

preposition
/ˈɒntə/
1

into a position on an object or surface

Example

He climbed onto the roof to get a better view.

Example

A tree fell onto a car, trapping the people inside.

Example

Marilyn emptied her shopping bag onto the carpet.

Synonyms and related words
high above top
1.1

to an area that you think of as a surface

Example

A spectator ran onto the field and attacked the referee.

Example

Eric can make people laugh merely by walking onto the stage.

Example

Thousands of protesters poured out onto the streets.

Synonyms and related words
high above top
1.2

into a bus, train, ship, or aircraft etc

Example

Slater was arrested for trying to carry a gun onto the plane.

Example

The refugees were herded onto buses.

Synonyms and related words
get on onto transfer
1.3

into a position in which you are resting or supporting yourself on a particular part of your body

Example

She rolled over onto her back and gazed at the ceiling.

Synonyms and related words
posture bearing balance
2

used for saying that something is added to a list, statement, word etc

Example

Somehow Donovan's name had got onto the list of candidates.

Example

To form the plural, just add 's' or 'es' onto the end.

Synonyms and related words
aboard against amid
3

used for saying in which direction a building, room, door, or window faces, or where it leads to

Example

The kitchen looks out onto a long narrow garden.

Example

an apartment building facing onto Waterloo Street

Synonyms and related words
behind in front rear
Definition onto in British English

Related Words

Words related to onto:

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