Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com

not permanently

ADVERB
temporarily
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The memorandum of understanding will not permanently end the war.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

As host, Canada also invites leaders not permanently attached to the seven-member group, and Carney has given a number the nod to attend, some more controversial than others.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2025

Those studies resolved the so-called black hole information paradox, he says, by showing that black holes do not permanently destroy information.

From Science Magazine Mar. 28, 2024

The recently announced pause by the Uniform Law Commission, which is spearheading revisions, is disappointing, the expert notes, but should not permanently stall practical fixes to longstanding problems with the Death Act.

From Science Daily Oct. 25, 2023

We had just about decided, after nearly four months of freedom and constant roving, to find a place to settle down—if not permanently, at least for the winter.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training