onto

Meanings

1. 1
   prep

   To a position on top of or on the surface of something.

   My cat just jumped onto the keyboard.

2. 2
   prep

   Aware of or having discovered (someone's secret or plan).

   The police were onto his plan within days.

From on + to, after into. Compare Saterland Frisian antou (“up to”).

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