definition and examples of preposition ‘on’

Next on the agenda is ‘on.’ ‘On’ basically means an object lightly touching a surface. For example, when someone puts make-up on their face, it sits on the surface of the skin.

It does have other meanings too, so it’s best if you try look through my picture examples below.

preposition on - on holiday/business/a trip/the run
preposition on - on + street name
preposition on - on a body part
preposition on - on a bus/plane/train/boat/foot
preposition on - on the coast/the left/a corner (when outside)
preposition on - on days of the week/specific days and dates
preposition on - on electrical devices e.g. phone/TV/computer/radio
preposition on - on an island
preposition on - on + day + part of the day e.g. on Friday night
preposition on - on the planet
preposition on - on the ground floor/second floor/terrace
preposition on - on a page/chapter/section/map/list/menu/episode/series
preposition on - on time
preposition on - on a surface e.g. wall/door/table/floor/ceiling/roof