Word ONTO: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

onto

🇺🇸 [ˈɒntuː]

Meanings

A preposition that indicates movement or direction toward a surface or position. It is used when referring to something being placed or moved on top of something else.

Examples

• She climbed onto the roof to get a better view.
• The cat jumped onto the table.
• He poured the drink onto the glass.

Synonyms

on to • upon • toward

Antonyms

off • away from • under