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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Over time, recurring subscription fees and short-term charges can pile up on top of already high housing costs, increasing the total amount that renters pay just to stay current.

From MarketWatch

Tottenham are also said to have admired his work improving teams on a short-term basis.

From BBC

He was put under unprecedented pressure to slash short-term rates prematurely.

From MarketWatch

Selling your house will give you short-term relief but long-term pain.

From MarketWatch

Or is it simply a short-term tactical move, a sticking plaster to get the PM through the next news cycle?

From BBC

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