English · Daily Life
onto
/ˈɒntə/
[/ˈɒntə/]
to a position on
Beginnerpreposition
Definition
Moving to a position on the top or surface of something.
Example
The cat jumped onto the roof.
The cat jumped onto the roof.
Etymology
Formed from 'on' plus 'to' in the 18th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Shows movement to a surface, unlike static 'on'.