Phrase guide

on target

prep_phrase · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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1

prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Accurate, or accurately predicted.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The second quartile's figures were right on target.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

With accuracy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Both shots landed on target.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 3

Towards the goal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Ancient Greek: εὔστοχος (eústokhos) — with accuracy
  • Polish: w punkt — with accuracy
  • French: cadré — towards the goal
  • Māori: heipū — towards the goal
  • Polish: w punkt — towards the goal