onto
Translation
onto, upon
Examples
The cat jumped onto the table.
The cat jumped onto the table.
Let's move onto the next topic.
Let's move onto the next topic.
I'm onto a new idea.
I'm onto a new idea.
Grammar Patterns
(verb of motion) onto ((sth.)) to move to a position on (sth.) He climbed onto the horse.
to be onto ((sth.)) to be aware of or have discovered (sth.) I think she's onto our secret.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upon; Antonyms: off
Etymology
A compound of 'on' + 'to', indicating movement to a position on a surface.
Memory Tips
Think of it as movement: 'on' + 'to'. Something moves *to* a position *on* something else.