Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-and-on
adverb
/ˌɒn ən ˈɒn/
Definition
Continuously or without stopping; endlessly.
Examples
- She talked on-and-on about her vacation plans.
- The rain fell on-and-on for days, causing floods.
- He read on-and-on until he fell asleep with the book in his lap.
Meaning
The phrase ‘on-and-on’ refers to something that continues for a long time without interruption, often implying that it is tedious or never-ending.
Synonyms
- continually
- perpetually
- incessantly
