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on target

on tar·get
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [on, awn tahr-git]
    • /ɒn, ɔn ˈtɑr gɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [on, awn tahr-git]
    • /ɒn, ɔn ˈtɑr gɪt/

Definitions of on target words

  • adjective on target that is or may be a target or goal: The target group consisted of college graduates who earned more than $50,000 a year. 1
  • noun on target an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests. 1
  • noun on target any object used for this purpose. 1
  • noun on target anything fired at. 1
  • noun on target a goal to be reached. 1
  • noun on target an object of abuse, scorn, derision, etc.; butt. 1

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Origin of on target

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (noun) < Middle French targuete, variant of targete small shield. See targe, -et

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for On target

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

on target popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

on target usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for on target

adj on target

  • ad rem — to the point; without digression
  • apple pie — An apple pie is a kind of pie made with apples.
  • apple-pie — pertaining to or embodying traditional American values: apple-pie virtues; an apple-pie issue that no politician could vote against.
  • applicable — Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.
  • applicative — relevant or applicable

adverb on target

adjective on target

  • amen — Amen is said by Christians at the end of a prayer.
  • crimeless — free from crime; innocent
  • exact — Not approximated in any way; precise.
  • wash — to apply water or some other liquid to (something or someone) for the purpose of cleansing; cleanse by dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing in water or some other liquid.
  • washer — the act or process of washing with water or other liquid: to give the car a wash.

Antonyms for on target

adv on target

  • adrift — If a boat is adrift, it is floating on the water and is not tied to anything or controlled by anyone.
  • directionless — the act or an instance of directing.
  • goalless — the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.

adjective on target

  • misbehaving — to behave badly or improperly: The children misbehaved during our visit.

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