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online
adjective on·line \ˈȯn-ˈlīn, ˈän-ˈlīn\
: connected to a computer, a computer network, or the Internet
: done over the Internet
Full Definition of ONLINE
: connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system (as the Internet) <an online database>; also : done while connected to such a system <online shopping>
— online adverb
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First Known Use of ONLINE
1950
Rhymes with ONLINE
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ONLINE Defined for Kids
online
adjective or adverb on·line \ˈȯn-ˌlīn, ˈän-\
Definition of ONLINE for Kids
: connected to, directly controlled by, or available through a computer system <an online database> <working online>
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