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ON-THE-SPOT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does on-the-spot mean?
• ON-THE-SPOT (adjective)
The adjective ON-THE-SPOT has 1 sense:
1. at the scene of action
Familiarity information: ON-THE-SPOT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
At the scene of action
Synonyms:
on-the-scene; on-the-spot
Context example:
an on-the scene newscast
Similar:
on-site (taking place or located at the site)
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