ont-

variant of onto- before a vowel.

Other definitions for -ont (2 of 3)

-ont

a combining form meaning “being,” used in the formation of compound words: diplont,haplont.

Origin of -ont

<Greek -ont stem of ṓn “being,” present participle of eînai “to be” (cf. onto-)

Other definitions for Ont. (3 of 3)

Ont.

abbreviation

Ontario.

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How to use ont- in a sentence

Harry and Ms Miler shook hands ont he tarmac when he arrived last night, and tonight he will join her for a state dinner.
Jamaica PM Ups The Anti-British Rhetoric as Harry Arrives | Tom Sykes | March 6, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Ajoutez cecy, s'il vous plaist, la grande difficult qu'il y a de tirer d'eux les mots mesmes qu'ils ont.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | Various
Cette anne il a couru par dela plusieurs maladies de dysenteries, qui ont est mortelles ceux qui en estoient attaints.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | Various
Quand ils ont est six semaines en vn lieu il faut changer de demeure.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | Various
Ce qui ayda la disette que noz Franois ont par-dela soufferte.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | Various

Je les ai dj vus plusieurs fois, mais chaque fois que je les vois je crois que ce sont des Anges qui ont descendu sur la terre.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste Tchaikovsky

British Dictionary definitions for Ont.

Ont.

abbreviation for

Ontario

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