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Interim

/ˈɪntəɹɪm/ · adjective

Meaning

Transitional..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Transitional.
  2. Temporary.
  3. A transitional or temporary period between other events.

Example Sentences

Iraq's government is interim.
In a period of transition from steam to diesel, many of the schemes are inevitably of an interim nature and only on full dieselisation will the final pattern be determined and full benefit derived.
You are interim manager until he returns from hospital.
Drogba's goal early in the second half - his fourth in this Wembley showpiece - proved decisive as the remarkable turnaround in Chelsea's fortunes under interim manager Roberto di Matteo was rewarded with silverware.
His car is in the shop, but they gave him a rental to drive in the interim.

Synonyms for interim

between-timegapinteriminterlapselapsemeantimemeanwhileprovisionalcaretakerimpermanenttemporarylag

Antonyms for interim

Related Words

temporaryimpermanentlagprovisionallytemporarilyshort-termmeanwhiletransitorytransientmomentaryperiodstop-gapperiodicstopgapintervaltransitionalstageactivitytransitionphase

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does interim mean?

Interim means Transitional..

What is a synonym for interim?

Common synonyms include between-time, gap, interim, interlapse.

What is the opposite of interim?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use interim in a sentence?

Iraq's government is interim.

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