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The difference between IN and ON

Dear All
I would like to know the difference between the word "in" and the word "on". Could somebody here please help me?
Thank you a lot in advance!
Paul
  

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[nq:1]I would like to know the difference between the word "in" and the word "on". [/nq] Meanings of words in English are demonstrated by their usage so you need lots of words in order to carry out such a demonstration. On the other hand, I was not obliged to answer this inquiry.

  • [nq:1]I would like to know the difference between the word "in" and the word "on".
  • [/nq] Meanings of words in English are demonstrated by their usage so you need lots of words in order to carry out such a demonstration.
  • On the other hand, I was not obliged to answer this inquiry.
  • Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada)
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[nq:1]I would like to know the difference between the word "in" and the word "on". Could somebody here please help me?[/nq]
Meanings of words in English are demonstrated by
their usage so you need lots of words in order
to carry out such a demonstration. On the other
hand, I was not obliged to answer this inquiry.

Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada)
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Hi,
The main difference is the spelling.
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Regards,
Kevin Stone



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Hi,
The main difference is the spelling.
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Their other differences should be checked in any dictionary before asking here, otherwise you'll get loads of sarcastic posts (which I've pre-empted).

IN: Within the limits, bounds, or area of
i.e. open the car door and place the baby IN the car

ON: Used to indicate position above and supported by or in contact with i.e.
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[nq:1]Hi, The main difference is the spelling. Emotion: smile Their other differences should be checked in any dictionary before asking here, ...

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