What are the definitions of “give onto”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Open into a place, for a door or window.
The French windows GIVE ONTO the lawn.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “give onto”?
The phrasal verb give onto is commonly used to describe a door, window, or passage that opens into a particular place or area. For example, a window in a room might give onto a garden, meaning it overlooks or opens into the garden.
What are the different verb forms of “give onto”?
| Root Verb | give onto |
| Third Person Singular Present | gives onto |
| Present Participle | giving onto |
| Simple Past | gave onto |
| Past Participle | given onto |
Example
The balcony gives onto a beautiful courtyard.
Example
Her bedroom window gives onto the backyard.
Example
The sliding door is giving onto the patio.
Example
The old farmhouse gave onto a vast field.
Example
The room had given onto a small balcony.
What kind of phrasal verb is “give onto”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“give onto” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
The living room gives onto a small terrace.
Example
The kitchen gives onto the dining area.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“give onto” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
The living room gives onto a small terrace.
Example
The kitchen gives onto the dining area.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “give onto”?
Give onto a view
Used to describe a window or door that opens to a particular view.
Example
The hotel room gives onto a stunning ocean view.
Give onto a space
Used to describe a door or passage that opens into a particular space.
Example
The kitchen door gives onto the backyard.
Give onto a scene
Used to describe a window or door that opens to a particular scene or sight.
Example
The window gives onto a beautiful garden scene.
Good things to know
Does “give onto” have an informal or formal tone?
Give onto is a neutral phrasal verb. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is commonly used in descriptions of architecture or property layouts, such as in real estate listings or architectural plans. For example, 'The master bedroom gives onto a private balcony.'
What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “give onto”?
Synonyms
- open onto
- lead onto
- look onto
- face onto
- overlook
Antonyms
- close off
- block off
- shut off
- seal off
- wall off
