Roll On

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /roʊl ɒn/

Definitions of roll on

verb to move forward by turning over and over

Example Sentences

A1 I roll on the floor when I play with my dog.

A2 She likes to roll on the grass in the park.

B1 The children roll on the playground during recess.

B2 After a long day at work, I just want to roll on the couch and relax.

C1 The athletes roll on foam rollers to help with muscle recovery.

C2 The cat loves to roll on the carpet to show its affection.

adverb continuously or without stopping

Example Sentences

A1 I can't wait for the weekend, roll on Saturday!

A2 Roll on the end of the workday, I need a break.

B1 Roll on the summer vacation, I need some time off.

B2 Roll on the new year, I'm ready for a fresh start.

C1 Roll on the completion of this project, I'm eager to see the results.

C2 Roll on retirement, I can't wait to relax and travel.

Examples of roll on in a Sentence

formal We eagerly anticipate the upcoming project deadline, so we say, 'Roll on the completion date.'

informal I can't wait for the weekend to arrive, roll on Friday!

slang Roll on the party tonight, it's gonna be epic!

figurative Despite the challenges, we must roll on and keep moving forward.

Grammatical Forms of roll on

past tense

rolled

plural

roll on

comparative

more roll on

superlative

most roll on

present tense

roll on

future tense

will roll on

perfect tense

have rolled on

continuous tense

is rolling on

singular

rolls on

positive degree

roll on

infinitive

to roll on

gerund

rolling on

participle

rolling

Origin and Evolution of roll on

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The term 'roll on' originated from Middle English, where 'roll' referred to the act of moving or turning something over and 'on' indicated continuation or progression.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'roll on' has evolved to commonly express anticipation or excitement for something in the future, such as 'Roll on the weekend!' or 'Roll on the holidays!'