Online

/ɒnˈlaɪn/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:9 pts6 letters

Definition of Online

verb

  1. To bring (a system, etc.) online; to promote to an active or running state.

adjective

  1. Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
  2. Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.

    "I prefer to read online newspapers."

  3. Connected to the Internet.

    "I'll be online tonight, so I'll be able to reply to your email."

  4. Available on a computer system, even if not networked.

    "Press the F1 key to access the online help."

  5. Of a system: active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.

    "Once this factory comes online, it will double car production in our country!"

adverb

  1. While online; while in a running or active state, or connected to the Internet.

    "He works online."

Anagrams of Online

Words You Can Make

27 words can be made from the letters in "online":

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "online" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

hardcopyofflinebrick and mortar