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on-target

[on-tahr-git, awn-] / ˈɒnˈtɑr gɪt, ˈɔn- /
ADJECTIVE
applicable
Synonyms
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germane pertinent relevant suitable suited useful
WEAK
applicative applicatory apposite apropos apt associable befitting felicitous fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose right on that's the idea that's the ticket to the point to the purpose
Antonyms
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improper inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unsuitable
WEAK
inapplicable
ADJECTIVE
correct
Synonyms
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accurate appropriate equitable exact factual legitimate perfect precise proper strict true
STRONG
okay right stone
WEAK
according to Hoyle actual amen cooking with gas dead on faithful faultless flawless for sure free of error impeccable just nice on the ball on the beam on the button on the money on the nose on track regular right as rain right on right stuff righteous rigorous undistorted unmistaken veracious veridical
Antonyms
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biased false imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect invalid unsuitable
STRONG
wrong
WEAK
flawed inappropriate inexact unfitting
ADJECTIVE
exact
Synonyms
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accurate correct definite explicit identical literal perfect rigorous specific true
STRONG
clear clear-cut express right
WEAK
bull's-eye careful dead on distinct downright faithful faultless methodical nailed down nice on the button on the money on the numbers orderly particular precise right on sharp unequivocal unerring veracious verbal verbatim
Antonyms
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flawed imprecise inaccurate indefinite inexact loose obscure uncertain vague wrong
STRONG
ambiguous fuzzy
WEAK
approximate careless incorrect uncareful unreliable
ADJECTIVE
faultless
Synonyms
WEAK
above reproach accurate blameless classic clean correct crimeless errorless exemplary exquisite faithful flawless foolproof guiltless ideal immaculate impeccable inculpable innocent intact irreproachable model perfect pure right on sinless spotless stainless supreme textbook unblemished unguilty unspotted unsullied whole
Antonyms
WEAK
blemished flawed imperfect tainted
ADJECTIVE
germane
Synonyms
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applicable apropos apt pertinent relevant
WEAK
ad rem akin allied applicative applicatory apposite cognate connected fitting kindred kosher legit material on the button on the nose proper related relating right on suitable that's the ticket to the point to the purpose
Antonyms
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inappropriate irrelevant unsuitable
WEAK
improper unfitting unrelated
ADJECTIVE
impeccable
Synonyms
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exquisite immaculate precise unblemished
WEAK
A-okay accurate aces apple-pie clean correct errorless exact faultless fleckless incorrupt infallible innocent irreproachable nice note-perfect perfect pure right sinless stainless ten unerring unflawed unimpeachable
Antonyms
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flawed imperfect
WEAK
blemished corrupt defective suspicious wrong
ADJECTIVE
perfect
Synonyms
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appropriate exact ideal precise proper suitable true
STRONG
bull's-eye close express faithful fit model needed required requisite right sharp textbook
WEAK
certain dead-on definite distinct on the button on the money strict to a T to a turn unerring very
Antonyms
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careless false imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect inexact unacceptable unfitting unsuitable
STRONG
inappropriate indefinite slow uncertain unfit unsuited
WEAK
broken flawed imperfect incomplete inferior part second-rate unbroken unfinished wrong
ADJECTIVE
pertinent
Synonyms
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admissible applicable appropriate germane opportune related
WEAK
ad rem apposite apropos apt connected fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose pat pertaining proper right on to the point to the purpose
Antonyms
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improper inapplicable inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unrelated unsuitable
ADJECTIVE
proper
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accurate exact formal precise usual
WEAK
absolute accepted arrant complete consummate customary decorous established free of error on the button on the nose on the right track orthodox out-and-out right unmistaken utter
Antonyms
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careless false imprecise inaccurate inexact questionable
WEAK
crass crude general improper incorrect misbehaving objectionable substandard unacceptable unconventional unsuitable
ADJECTIVE
specific
Synonyms
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clear-cut definite definitive different distinct exact explicit individual limited peculiar precise special specialized unambiguous unequivocal unique
STRONG
characteristic express set sole
WEAK
categorical clean-cut cut fine dead on downright drawn fine especial flat out hit nail on head outright reserved restricted right on straight-out
Antonyms
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ambiguous careless common commonplace equivocal fuzzy imprecise inaccurate indefinite indistinct inexact like normal obscure ordinary resembling similar standard uncertain undefined unlimited unreliable usual vague
WEAK
general
ADJECTIVE
true
Synonyms
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accurate appropriate authentic bona fide correct genuine honest legitimate natural normal perfect proper pure sincere truthful typical
STRONG
direct exact fitting kosher regular right straight
WEAK
actual authoritative dependable factual indubitable lawful legal precise rightful sure-enough trustworthy undeniable undesigning undoubted unerring unfaked unfeigned unquestionable veracious veridical veritable very
Antonyms
STRONGEST
affected counterfeit deceptive different false flawed inaccurate incorrect insincere lying misleading unfitting ungenuine unreal unsuitable untrustworthy untruthful unusual wrong
STRONG
changing corrupt illegitimate imprecise inappropriate indirect unfair unjust
WEAK
cheating deceitful disloyal evil faithless fraudulent invalid
ADVERB
on the nose
Synonyms
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accurately on target on the mark on the money precisely well-aimed
ADVERB
right on the button
Synonyms
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correct exact on the money on the nose
ADVERB
true
Synonyms
WEAK
correctly perfectly precisely properly rightly truthfully unerringly veraciously veritably
Antonyms
WEAK
dishonestly inaccurately wrongly

Example Sentences

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Celtic's expected goals on target conceded - the likelihood of an on-target shot resulting in a goal - is 13.96 across those games.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

McGregor's superb effort was Celtic's first on-target effort of the entire game and came beyond the four minutes of added-on time indicated by the match officials.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

The Rams rookie also needs a good snap, fast and on-target.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

The defender had daring tackles against Balcer and helped Bay limit the Reign to eight shots, three on-target.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024

I would kick that red ball far into the outfield: hard, and on-target.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina