\ ˈded-ˈȯn
, -ˈän \
, -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
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“Dead-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dead-on. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of dead-on was circa 1889
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