online
word
/ˈɔnˌɫaɪn/
AWN-lyn
/ˈɒnlaɪn/
ON-lyn
Definition
Connected to or available through the internet. It can describe people, services, activities, or information that you use on the internet.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in everyday English. Often used after verbs like 'be', 'go', 'buy', 'study', and 'meet': 'be online', 'buy online'. Don't confuse it with 'on the internet': both are correct, but 'online' is shorter and more common in many contexts.
Spanish: en línea - por internetPortuguese (BR): online - pela internetPortuguese (PT): online - pela internetChinese (Simplified): 在线 - 在网上Chinese (Traditional): 線上 - 在網路上Hindi: ऑनलाइन - इंटरनेट परArabic: عبر الإنترنت - أونلاينBengali: অনলাইনRussian: онлайнJapanese: オンラインVietnamese: trực tuyếnKorean: 온라인Turkish: çevrimiçiUrdu: آن لائنIndonesian: online - daring
Example Sentences
I take an online class every Friday.
basic
She is online now.
basic
We bought the tickets online.
basic
Can we do this meeting online instead of in person?
natural
That store is cheaper online than at the mall.
natural
I saw a lot of comments online about the new movie.
natural