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dead-on

adjective
\ ˈded-ˈȯn How to pronounce dead-on (audio) , -ˈän\

Definition of dead-on

: exactly correct or accurate a dead-on analysis his impersonations were dead-on

Synonyms & Antonyms for dead-on

Synonyms

accurate, bang on [chiefly British], correct, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right, so, spot-on, true, veracious

Antonyms

false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong

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First Known Use of dead-on

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

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dead-on

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English Language Learners Definition of dead-on

somewhat informal : exactly correct or accurate

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