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

Johnson pieced together the basic building blocks of the story on the spot. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026

By braking the inside wheels while driving the outside wheels forwards, the system allows the SUV to rotate through 360 degrees on the spot. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

As the National Court Reporters Association has long emphasized, only a human charged with the care of the record can pause a proceeding to resolve an ambiguity on the spot. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Customization will be done on the spot, allowing fans to take home their one-of-one sneakers. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 July 2026