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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As the short-term rental boom finally dies down, more high desert visitors are opting for boutique-style retreats with niche identities.

From Los Angeles Times

Markets are increasingly defined by gambling products that turn investing into short-term games.

From Barron's

“And the recent CEO announcement adds a degree of short-term uncertainty,” BofA said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“So we would welcome that as a bullish short-term development.”

From MarketWatch

Home loans aren’t easily paid off by short-term gains such as higher tax refunds.

From Barron's

short-term

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