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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While the current drop-off is nowhere near as severe as it was in 2015—with BTC falling 50% within two weeks at that time—the effects are plenty tough for short-term investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But state and local officials believe the facility will be used for short-term detention of up to 150 people at a time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The government says the aim of these new measures is to encourage full road resurfacing rather than short-term patching.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Retail investors should not be disadvantaged by large, short-term trading flows around a major IPO event,” Shulman said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Does it take into account the higher percentage of women working toward a short-term goal?

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

short-term

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