Pronunciation: /ɒn tuː/
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 I held on to my friend's hand tightly as we walked through the crowded market.
A2 She quickly caught on to the rules of the game and started winning.
B1 The detective held on to the key piece of evidence that would solve the case.
B2 The company latched on to the new technology to stay ahead of the competition.
C1 The scientist held on to his theory despite criticism from his peers.
C2 The politician clung on to power despite facing numerous scandals.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 I put the book on to the table.
A2 She held on to the railing as she walked down the stairs.
B1 The teacher moved on to the next topic after finishing the lesson.
B2 The company is looking to expand on to new markets.
C1 The research paper builds on to previous studies in the field.
C2 The artist's work is a continuation on to his earlier series.
formal The professor moved on to the next topic in the lecture.
informal After finishing his meal, he moved on to dessert.
slang I can't believe she moved on to another guy so quickly.
figurative It's time to let go of the past and move on to better things.
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