What is another word for Onto?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒntʊ] (IPA)

Onto is a preposition that means moving to the surface of something, or getting on top of it. There are a number of synonyms for the word onto that can be used interchangeably in most cases. Some common synonyms for this word include upon, over, atop, above, and beyond. These words are often used to describe the movement of people or objects from one surface to another, or to talk about various situations where something is being moved or placed in a particular location. By using these synonyms in place of onto, writers can vary their word choice and create more interesting and dynamic sentences.

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    • Preposition or subordinating conjunction
      on.
    • Proper noun, singular
      on.

What are the hypernyms for Onto?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Onto

Once the camel rose too soon, before she was well seated in the saddle, and as a result she rolled off his back Onto the ground.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
And he would have comforted her further in this manner, were not his attention attracted by a strange sound coming from the outside, from the sand-drifts, which the hurricane blew Onto the bottom of the ravine.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Why, I run Onto her half-way up the bluff, packing a wet sack, to fight it at the fire guards I Now, Man, it ain't any credit to, you that the worst didn't happen.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower

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