on the

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Every; on such a basis.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

We go to school on the daily.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “on the” mean?

Every; on such a basis.

Is “on the” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.