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on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
his
Pronoun
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If you say something is his thing, you mean it belongs to a particular man or boy.
It is his book, not mine.
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His is used, instead of the name of an object, to refer to something belonging to a man or boy.
It isn't my book, it is his.
own
Adjective
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If something is your own it belongs to you or is about you (often used for emphasis).
I wish I had my own home.
I bought it in my own name.
The toy began to move as though it had a life of its own.
accidents happen, and often in your very own home.
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If you are on your own, you are by yourself, there is no body else with you. This can also mean there is no one helping you.
I was on my own in the woods.
If you try to do that you're on your own - or at least I won't help you!
own
Verb
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If you own something it belongs to you, it is yours.
Yes, I own a car.
I plan to build a house on the land I own.
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If you "own up" to something, you admit you did it.
I had to own up to lying about our relationship.
responsibility
Noun
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A responsibility is any action which somebody trusts or expects that another person will do. Responsibilities are normally given or taken.
He took that responsibility upon himself.
Looking after that pet is a big responsibility.