online — connected to or available through the internet
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: connected to or available through the internet
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːnˌlaɪn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother learned to order groceries online during the pandemic.
- He's been online for 12 hours straight playing games - his eyes are now square!
- The online meeting was so boring that even my coffee fell asleep.
online
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɑːnˌlaɪn/]
connected to or available through the internet
A professional works online connecting with colleagues through video calls
Online draws a line that starts to shine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Originated as a computer term in the 1950s, evolving to its modern meaning with the advent of the internet age. The compound combines 'on' (in operation, connected) with 'line' (communication channel or connection), originally describing equipment actively connected to a network.
Breakdown
on (in operation, upon) + line (communication channel, connection) = being connected to and actively using a network or system.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother learned to order groceries online during the pandemic.”
“He's been online for 12 hours straight playing games - his eyes are now square!”
“The online meeting was so boring that even my coffee fell asleep.”
“You can check your bank balance online anytime.”
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