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adjective \ ˈded-ˈȯn , -ˈän \

Definition of dead-on

:exactly correct or accurate

a dead-on analysis

his impersonations were dead-on

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First Known Use of dead-on

circa 1889

dead-on Synonyms

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Related Words

legitimate, logical, sound, valid; errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect; rigorous, strict, stringent

Near Antonyms

defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

DEAD-ON Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of dead-on for English Language Learners

: exactly correct or accurate

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