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Preposition ˈɒntə ˈɒntu Move Books Shelf Stepped Train

Word3 onto
WordType (preposition)
Phonetic /ˈɒntə/ /ˈɒntu/
Example
  • move the books onto the second shelf.
  • she stepped down from the train onto the platform.
  • the window looked out onto the terrace.
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(preposition)/ˈɒntə/ /ˈɒntu/
  1. used with verbs to express movement on or to a particular place or position
    • Move the books onto the second shelf.
    • She stepped down from the train onto the platform.
  2. used to show that something faces in a particular direction
    • The window looked out onto the terrace.
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