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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It wasn’t immediately clear how the plans would work on short notice or whether they would face technical hurdles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Lee meanwhile called on the government to provide pet-friendly temporary housing, saying it was tough for displaced residents to arrange it on short notice.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

“Obtaining indictments by herself on short notice in two incredibly high-profile cases is impressive,” said John Fishwick, a former U.S. attorney in the Western District of Virginia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

And in his stead, Shohei Ohtani was tapped to fill in on short notice, offering to take the ball two days after having his own scheduled pitching start on Wednesday scratched because of an illness.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

Negative sentences are easy when the reader already has an affirmative in mind or can create one on short notice; all he has to do is pin a “false” tag onto it.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

on short notice

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