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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Among her 23 recommendations, O'Sullivan also called on the NSW government to improve its mental health outreach services and provide short-term housing for people with mental health issues.

From BBC

But it’s important to filter out macro events, short-term headlines, and stock price volatility.

From Barron's

No matter what it’s called, one crucial result of this T-bill buying has been a stabilization of short-term and even long-term market-based rates, and they already seem to be having an impact on many Americans.

From MarketWatch

By year end, the Fed had hiked short-term rates by 2.5 percentage points.

From The Wall Street Journal

He may push for lower short-term interest rates—but the composition of the Federal Open Market Committee and incoming data will still help determine the monetary policy path.

From Barron's

short-term

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