on the spot

Speech parts

1. on the spot - Adjective

2. on the spot - Adverb

3. on the spot - Phrase

4. on the spot - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

without delay or immediately

at the place in question; there

in a difficult situation

at the scene of action

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Alternative names

on-the-spot

Synonyms

swift asap presto New York minute now available direct red-handed quickly directly immediately rapid immediate express quick
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Antonyms

after later long late lost read
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Examples

we hired her on the spot Source: Internet

thought they were going to shoot us down on the spot Source: Internet

they were on the spot when it happened Source: Internet

it had to be decided by the man on the spot Source: Internet

that question really put him on the spot Source: Internet

an on-the-spot reporter Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

on the spot

Close letter words and terms

on the sly on the sniff on the spectrum on the spur of the moment on the square on the stage