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The use of 'onto' #1 (permalink) Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:36 am   The use of 'onto'
 

Someone tell me the proper use of the preposition 'onto'.
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The use of 'onto' #2 (permalink) Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:47 am   The use of 'onto'
 

Hi,

'Onto' usually suggests movement as in: The glass fell from the table onto the floor.. The lion leaped onto the smaller animal. It can also be used in a figurative sentence suggesting making contact with as in: I'll get onto the police officer tomorrow.

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The use of 'onto' #3 (permalink) Sat Apr 18, 2009 15:01 pm   The use of 'onto'
 

Thanks Alan,

Your answer is highly appreciated. Thanks for taking time in posting in response to my question. Take care,
Prasun.
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