On
Example: The book lies on the table
Definition
"On" is a preposition used to indicate that something is physically in contact with and supported by a surface, as in the phrase 'The book lies on the table.' It can also express a state or condition, or a time when an event occurs.
Etymology
The word "on" comes from Old English 'on,' meaning 'in, into, on, upon.' It has Germanic roots and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know that "on" has remained remarkably stable in form and meaning for over a thousand years?
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"On" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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