Definitions

be on to

VERB

ferret out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ascertain bring to light drive out get at sniff out uncover unearth

WEAK

chase chase down determine dig out dig up disclose discover elicit extract follow hunt hunt down learn nose out penetrate pick up on pierce probe pry pursue quest root out scout out search out seek smell out smoke out trace track down trail worm out

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

And yet here I am, about to tell you that young people might be on to something.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

Mamdani still has to win in the general election in November, and if he prevails, the pressure will be on to prove he can actually deliver on his big promises despite limited experience in government.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

After drilling there, the rover will be on to the crater rim.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 13, 2024

But kid brother might be on to something.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024

Figured I’d burn through it, you know, just get it done, until I had enough to leave, and then I’d be on to bigger and better things.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

be on to

Example Sentences

Related Words