The Collaborative International Dictionary
On \On\, adv. [See On, prep.]
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Forward, in progression; onward; -- usually with a verb of motion; as, move on; go on; the beat goes on. ``Time glides on.''
--Macaulay.The path is smooth that leadeth on to danger.
--Shak. Forward, in succession; as, from father to son, from the son to the grandson, and so on.
In continuance; without interruption or ceasing; as, sleep on, take your ease; say on; sing on.
Adhering; not off; as in the phrase, ``He is neither on nor off,'' that is, he is not steady, he is irresolute.
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Attached to the body, as clothing or ornament, or for use. ``I have boots on.''
--B. Gonson.He put on righteousness as a breastplate.
--Is. lix. 17. -
In progress; proceeding; ongoing; as, a game is on.
Note: On is sometimes used as an exclamation, or a command to move or proceed, some verb being understood; as, on, comrades; that is, go on, move on.
On and on, continuously; for a long time together. ``Toiling on and on and on.''
--Longfellow.
Wiktionary
adv. (context idiomatic English) continuously
Wikipedia
On and On is the second studio album by Jack Johnson, who provided the vocals and guitars. It was released in 2003 on Universal Records. Adam Topol played drums and percussion while Merlo Podlewski played bass. The album was recorded at The Mango Tree studios in Hawaii.
A different version of the track "Rodeo Clowns" was originally published as a collaboration with G. Love & Special Sauce on the latter's 1999 album Philadelphonic.
Johnson sang the chorus of his song "Gone" on the Black Eyed Peas' song "Gone Going (Featuring Jack Johnson)", which appeared on their album Monkey Business.
On and On or On & On may refer to:
"On and On" is a song by the Swedish singer Agnes and the first single from Dance Love Pop. The song was released to radio stations and as a digital download in Sweden on August 11, 2008. The song is written by Anders Hansson and is released by Roxy Recordings. Just like "Release Me" a French version of the song was recorded for the francophone market called "On se Donne". "On and On" was released in the UK in May, 2010. The song was re-released in the Netherlands on May 24, 2010 as the UK edit.
On and On is the third album by All-4-One released on June 8, 1999. It was their last album on Atlantic Records.
"On and On" is a song by American singer/songwriter Stephen Bishop. The song became a major hit, peaking at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It was his greatest hit, and spent 28 weeks on the chart. In Canada, the song peaked at number 6.
On the U.S. Easy Listening chart, "On and On" peaked at number two. It reached number three on the corresponding Canadian chart.
Despite failing to crack the Top Ten, it was the 30th ranked single by the Billboard magazine year-end chart for 1977 as a result of its almost seven-month chart run. The song appears on his 1976 album, Careless.
The song was featured in the films Anger Management, How to Deal, The Hitcher, Margot at the Wedding, and Remarkable Power.
"On and On" (; lit. "I'm Ready to Get Hurt") is a song recorded by South Korean idol group VIXX. It was released physically and as a digital single on January 17, 2013 through Jellyfish Entertainment. The song served as VIXX's third single. "On and On" was composed by Jellyfish Entertainment CEO Hwang Se-jun, Albi Albertsson, Ricky Hanley and Kirstine Lind. It was written by lyricist Kim Eana, with the rap being written by Ravi.
The song's music video was directed by Song Won Young.
Usage examples of "on and on".
She went on and on and I was afraid for her because the doctor had said that she must not become excited.
Once you begin being naughty, it is easier to go on and on, and sooner or later something dreadful happens.
on and on and on, sometimes faster, sometimes slower, but all of a dullness and drabness uniform as housepaint.