Why use "on" in this text.
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A woman is entering numbers on a keypad.

Why use "on"? using "with" is not correct?

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Why use "on" in this text.
below a text

A woman is entering numbers on a keypad.

Why use "on"?  using "with" is not correct?

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I think both "on" and "with" are correct. But by using "on", I think the action of her entering the numbers is emphasized more. It's a very subtle difference, though.

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Hi shigeki

If you was to say 'A women is entering numbers with a keypad' it would basically mean that the women is accompanied by a keypad whilst entering numbers.

It's like saying 'a women is writing on a table' or 'a women is writing with a table'.

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