Synonyms of on the spot

on the spot

phrase

as in directly

without delay

After the interview they hired her on the spot.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• directly
• now
• immediately
• instantly
• promptly
• right
• right away
• right now
• right off
• soon
• shortly
• on the double
• suddenly
• away
• presently
• at once
• quickly
• straight off
• in no time
• on a dime
• headlong
• off the bat
• instantaneously
• forthwith
• straightway
• straightaway
• PDQ
• plumb
• pronto
• freely
• incontinently
• instanter
• momentarily
• abruptly
• rapidly
• bang
• quick
• swiftly
• readily
• fast
• anon
• apace
• swift
• exactly
• speedily
• hastily
• unexpectedly
• briskly
• recklessly
• rashly
• full-tilt
• impetuously
• punctually
• impulsively
• fleetly
• presto
• posthaste
• seasonably
• opportunely
• snappily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowly
• late
• tardily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of on the spot

Hospitality professionals, in particular, understand how to read a customer in real time and solve their problem on the spot, which is essentially the job description for a branch or call center. — Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

One person decided to find out for themselves and sent her money on the spot. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026

Nuwave Smart Mug goes a step further by brewing tea and coffee on the spot. — Matthew Huff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Following a surrender, Indians pulled militia men from the retreating lines, killing some on the spot and taking others prisoner, to be ransomed in Montreal. — James Whorton Jr, Longreads, 13 Oct. 2026