online
Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
Adjective 4 meanings
Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
“I prefer to read online newspapers.”
Connected to the Internet.
“I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email.”
Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
“Press the F1 key to access the online help.”
Adverb 1 meaning
While online; while in a running or active state, or connected to the Internet.
“He works online.”
Verb 1 meaning
To bring (a system, etc.) online; to promote to an active or running state.
Etymology
1950, from on + line.
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ONLINE at a glance
ONLINE has 6 letters and scores 6 points in Scrabble (O 1 + N 1 + L 1 + I 1 + N 1 + E 1) and 9 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #627 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with online
All rhymesOne letter away
- ONDINE7
- UNLINE6
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