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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“Overall, gold remains rangebound, with steady central bank demand being offset by ETF outflows and short-term momentum traders positioning for a deeper correction,” analysts at Saxo Bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

However, this structure was invalidated following the break of the short-term uptrend line earlier this week.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The new poll’s results reflected such a short-term focus.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

An assembly spokesperson later added that records were only held on a "short-term basis" and bookings for one week in May cost about £325.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

That is why experts rely on it; in a world that is increasingly impatient with longterm processes, fear is a potent short-term play.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

short-term

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