'Come in' versus 'Come on in'

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi

Could you please tell me the difference between the following sentences? If there is no difference, why waste energy on an extra ‘on’? And time and ink for that matter?

[b]1- Come in.
2- Com on in.

3- Come out.
4- Come on out.

5- Come back.
6- Come on back.[/b]

7- Come over please.
8 -Come on over please.

Tom

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You sound as though you’ve already made up your mind that there is no difference, Tom. :wink:

Saying “Come on in” definitely sounds friendlier and also more encouraging than than “Come in”

I’d say the added degree of friendliness and/or encouragement would also present in your other sentences should they be used.

Amy