Synonyms of on the spot
8 similar words
Another word for on the spot is right away. Other synonyms of on the spot are then and there, on the stand, in place, on location and on site.
Synonyms and similar words for on the spot
prepositional phraseAt that very moment.
- right away
- then and thereRight at that moment in time and on the spot; immediately.
prepositional phraseHaving to answer or decide without warning or preparation.
- on the standSynonym of on the spot (“having to answer or decide without warning or preparation”).
prepositional phraseIn a particular place.
- in place
- on locationSynonym of on site.
- on siteAt the site of a job, or at the location of the customer of a product or service, as opposed to at the vendor's...
- on the premisesSynonym of on site.
- in the room
Meaning of on the spot
- prepositional phrase At that very moment.
- prepositional phrase Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation.
- prepositional phrase In a particular place.
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Questions about synonyms of on the spot
- What is another word for on the spot?
- On the spot has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as right away, then and there, on the stand, in place, on location, on site, on the premises and in the room.
- What does on the spot mean?
- On the spot means at that very moment.
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