an — meaning in English

English meaning

• at preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
• on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
• up adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.

Senses

an is used for these senses in English:

• ane Variant of -an, usually with differentiation (germane, humane, urbane), but sometimes alone (mundane).
• at In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).
• inure (transitive) To cause someone to become accustomed to something that requires prolonged or repeated tolerance of one or more unpleasantries. [from 16th c.]
• on In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
• on To an operating state.
• on Along, forwards (continuing an action), onwards.
• on Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
• on To the account or detriment of; denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon.

at — full definition

1. preposition Indicating a specific location or place.
2. preposition Indicating a specific point in time.
3. preposition Indicating direction toward something or someone.
4. preposition Indicating a rate, price, or level.
5. noun The @ symbol, used especially in email addresses and social media handles.

on — full definition

1. prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
2. prep Indicating a specific day or date.
3. adj Switched on; active, functioning, or in progress.
4. adv Continuing an action; forward in time or space.

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