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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SRG gave us the flexibility to deploy officers around the city on short notice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

"I'm super thankful and grateful to Reina for coming on short notice and coming to fight," Serrano said.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Implementing the order on short notice will be a challenge for airlines, which operate complex networks that rely on many moving parts and personnel.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

That helps reduce the surprise that can come with “capital calls,” or the requests that private fund managers often make on short notice for investors to provide a portion of the capital they previously committed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 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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