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- [on, awn stressed th ee muhn-ee]
- /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði ˈmʌn i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [on, awn stressed th ee muhn-ee]
- /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði ˈmʌn i/
Definitions of on the money words
- noun plural on the money any circulating medium of exchange, including coins, paper money, and demand deposits. 1
- noun plural on the money paper money. 1
- noun plural on the money gold, silver, or other metal in pieces of convenient form stamped by public authority and issued as a medium of exchange and measure of value. 1
- noun plural on the money any article or substance used as a medium of exchange, measure of wealth, or means of payment, as checks on demand deposit or cowrie. 1
- noun plural on the money a particular form or denomination of currency. 1
- noun plural on the money money of account. 1
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Origin of on the money
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English moneie < Middle French < Latin monēta mint2, money
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Parts of speech for On the money
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
on the money popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
on the money usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for on the money
adv on the money
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- as well — You use as well when mentioning something which happens in the same way as something else already mentioned, or which should be considered at the same time as that thing.
- categorically — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
- come hell or high water — If you say that you will do something come hell or high water, you are emphasizing that you are determined to do it, in spite of the difficulties involved.
- decisively — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
adj on the money
- bullseye — the circular spot, usually black or outlined in black, at the center of a target marked with concentric circles and used in target practice.
- by the book — according to the rules; in the prescribed or usual way
- dead center — the position of maximum (top dead center) or minimum (bottom dead center) extension of a crank and a connecting rod, in which both are in the same straight line
- dead-on — exactly right, accurate, or pertinent: The film director has a dead-on feel for characterization.
adverb on the money
- amen — Amen is said by Christians at the end of a prayer.
- exactly — Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
- explicitly — In an explicit manner.
- faultlessly — In a faultless manner.
- flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
adjective on the money
- circumscribed — to draw a line around; encircle: to circumscribe a city on a map.
- exact — Not approximated in any way; precise.
- watertight — constructed or fitted so tightly as to be impervious to water: The ship had six watertight compartments.
Antonyms for on the money
adverb on the money
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
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