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Definitions

on short notice

ADJECTIVE
early
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beforehand briefly directly immediately prematurely previous promptly quick shortly soon too soon unexpectedly
STRONG
betimes
WEAK
a bit previous ahead of time anon bright and early early bird ere long far ahead in advance in good time in the bud in time on the dot oversoon pronto proximately
Antonyms
WEAK
late later
ADVERB
early
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beforehand immediate previous quick soon
WEAK
advanced ahead of time anticipative anticipatory before the appointed time direct immature on the dot overearly oversoon preceding precipitant precocious preexistent premature prompt pronto punctual seasonable speedy unanticipated unexpected untimely with time to spare
Antonyms
WEAK
late later

Example Sentences

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London-based AG is known to draw big names for his impromptu performances, which he announces at short notice on his social media channels.

From BBC • May 19, 2025

Eddy said that with such short notice on the ban, first announced by President Joko Widodo on Friday evening, there was no way exporters could rush their products out.

From Reuters • Apr. 27, 2022

The pharmacy staff at Jackson Health System often gets short notice on how many doses are coming - sometimes as little as 24 hours.

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2021

The pharmacy staff at Jackson Health System often gets short notice on how many doses are coming — sometimes as little as 24 hours.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2021

The political results of these operations, which for the time numbered the Corsicans among the willing subjects of the British crown, will claim a short notice on a fitting opportunity.

From Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. by Forester, Thomas

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.