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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The fact Covina agreed to play the game past midnight on short notice was a tribute to the relationship Murphy has with Covina coach Tim O’Leary, who was once the pitching coach at South Hills.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

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

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

From BBC • Jan. 4, 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

She made the film on short notice, had technical difficulties, and was not pleased with the results, but Hitler remained impressed by her work nonetheless.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

on short notice

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