on the nose

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [on, awn stressed th ee nohz]
- /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði noʊz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [on, awn stressed th ee nohz]
- /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði noʊz/

Definitions of on the nose words

noun on the nose the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice. 1
noun on the nose this part as the organ of smell. 1
noun on the nose the sense of smell: fragrances appealing to the nose. 1
noun on the nose anything regarded as resembling the nose of a person or animal, as a spout or nozzle. 1
noun on the nose the prow of a ship. 1
noun on the nose the forward end of an aircraft. 1

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Origin of on the nose

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English (noun); Old English nosu; akin to Dutch neus, German Nase, Latin nāsus, Sanskrit nāsā

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Parts of speech for On the nose

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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on the nose 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".

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Synonyms for on the nose

adv on the nose

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 nose

ad rem — to the point; without digression
applicable — Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.
applicative — relevant or applicable
applicatory — suitable for application
appurtenant — relating, belonging, or accessory

adjective on the nose

conformant — In accordance with a set of specifications.
explicit — Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
watertight — constructed or fitted so tightly as to be impervious to water: The ship had six watertight compartments.

adverb on the nose

exactly — Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
explicitly — In an explicit manner.
faultlessly — In a faultless manner.

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