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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Many cities have strict short-term rental regulations, but haven’t taken the steps necessary to enforce them.

From Los Angeles Times

The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates this month but signaled it might be done with further rate cuts for now.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Crawley's knock in Adelaide probably answers questions about his short-term future in the England team, Ollie Pope looks under immense pressure for his place in the fourth Test on Boxing Day in Melbourne.

From BBC

The market has been caught in a seemingly endless loop of short-term noise.

From Barron's

short-term

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