online

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Alternative spellings 1.3 Etymology 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Antonyms 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 Adverb 1.5.1 See also 2 Italian 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Adjective

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• ŏn'līn", /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/, /"Qn%laIn/
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[edit] Alternative spellings

• on-line

[edit] Etymology

on + line

[edit] Adjective

online (comparative more online, superlative most online)

1. Describes a system which is connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
   1. Describes a generator or power plant which is connected to the grid.
   2. Describes a computer which is connected to the Internet or to some other communications service.

      Is this modem online?

2. Available over the Internet.

   I prefer to read the online newspapers.

3. Available on a computer system, even if not networked.

   Press the F1 key to access the online help.

[edit] Antonyms

• offline (1)

[edit] Translations

[edit] Adverb

online (comparative more online, superlative most online)

1. Describes actions performed over the internet.

   He works online.

[edit] See also

• come online

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Etymology

English

[edit] Adjective

online inv. (Also: on line, on-line)

1. online