Definitions

short-term

[shawrt-turm] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɜrm /

ADJECTIVE

temporary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim limited momentary

WEAK

Band-Aid acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent make-do makeshift mortal overnight passing perishable pro tem pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived short-range slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

permanent

Example Sentences

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Central banks tend to ignore short-term price shocks when setting interest rates, but Waller said that sustained high oil prices would begin to have knock-on inflationary effects.

From Barron's

Many cities also have restrictions on short-term stays.

From MarketWatch

As Micron is sold out for the year and will likely soon start locking in deals for next year, Windsor predicted that the short-term picture is good for the company.

From MarketWatch

A lot of loans are tied to the prime rate and other benchmarks driven by the Fed’s short-term targets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Such dependence means any short-term shift away from gas is likely to reinforce an energy system that is already built around coal, experts say.

From BBC

short-term

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