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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Policies at hotels and short-term rental units, meanwhile, vary by company and property.

From MarketWatch

These swings can be large and lead to sharp changes in the amount of money in the banking system and, therefore, in short-term interest rates.

From Barron's

Higher prices may not be a short-term spike.

From MarketWatch

When short-term interest rates are artificially low, conservative people might choose to take slightly more risk and lock in higher rates through bond funds.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Barring any unexpected short-term volatility, euro area activity is expected to gradually recover, supported by domestic demand,” the European Central Bank said in an economic bulletin published Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

short-term

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