Definitions

on-target

[on-tahr-git, awn-] / ˈɒnˈtɑr gɪt, ˈɔn- /

ADJECTIVE

applicable

Synonyms

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germane pertinent relevant suitable suited useful

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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

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improper inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unsuitable

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inapplicable

ADJECTIVE

correct

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accurate appropriate equitable exact factual legitimate perfect precise proper strict true

STRONG

okay right stone

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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

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wrong

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flawed inappropriate inexact unfitting

ADJECTIVE

exact

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accurate correct definite explicit identical literal perfect rigorous specific true

STRONG

clear clear-cut express right

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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

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ambiguous fuzzy

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approximate careless incorrect uncareful unreliable

ADJECTIVE

faultless

Synonyms

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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

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blemished flawed imperfect tainted

ADJECTIVE

germane

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applicable apropos apt pertinent relevant

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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

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inappropriate irrelevant unsuitable

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improper unfitting unrelated

ADJECTIVE

impeccable

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exquisite immaculate precise unblemished

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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

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flawed imperfect

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blemished corrupt defective suspicious wrong

ADJECTIVE

perfect

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appropriate exact ideal precise proper suitable true

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bull's-eye close express faithful fit model needed required requisite right sharp textbook

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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

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inappropriate indefinite slow uncertain unfit unsuited

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broken flawed imperfect incomplete inferior part second-rate unbroken unfinished wrong

ADJECTIVE

pertinent

Synonyms

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admissible applicable appropriate germane opportune related

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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

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improper inapplicable inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unrelated unsuitable

ADJECTIVE

proper

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accurate exact formal precise usual

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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

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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

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characteristic express set sole

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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

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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

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actual authoritative dependable factual indubitable lawful legal precise rightful sure-enough trustworthy undeniable undesigning undoubted unerring unfaked unfeigned unquestionable veracious veridical veritable very

Antonyms

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affected counterfeit deceptive different false flawed inaccurate incorrect insincere lying misleading unfitting ungenuine unreal unsuitable untrustworthy untruthful unusual wrong

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changing corrupt illegitimate imprecise inappropriate indirect unfair unjust

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cheating deceitful disloyal evil faithless fraudulent invalid

ADVERB

on the nose

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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

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correctly perfectly precisely properly rightly truthfully unerringly veraciously veritably

Antonyms

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dishonestly inaccurately wrongly

Example Sentences

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Here are all World Cup penalty kicks since 2002 that stayed on target:

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

When Ecuador could not earn shots on target and time was running out during the second half, Piero Hincapié ran toward forward Santi Giménez and covered his mouth while speaking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

They finished the 120 minutes with 60% possession, 21 shots, and three times as many completed passes as Paraguay, yet failed to produce more than 6 efforts on target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

However, Gill has since conceded just one goal in three games, including extra-time against Germany, saving 16 of the 17 shots that have been on target.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“It was in our hands. All I had to do was put the Geiger counter in and put it on target and I’d have had it.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

on-target

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