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Indefinitely

Verb / ˌɪˈndefʌnʌtli: / Another word for indefinitely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Without any limit or end; forever.

Synonyms & similar words

forever permanently endlessly ceaselessly constantly unlimitedly boundlessly limitlessly unceasingly continually incessantly interminably eternally everlastingly perpetually always evermore infinite never-ending unending

Synonyms by register

Formal

unlimitedly in perpetuity for all time

Informal

forever for ages till the cows come home

Literary

ad infinitum without end

Antonyms

definitely certainly specifically precisely fixedly limitedly

Common collocations

  • continue indefinitely
  • postpone indefinitely
  • indefinitely postponed
  • extend indefinitely
  • indefinitely suspended
  • last indefinitely
  • remain indefinitely

Word family

noun indefiniteness
adjective indefinite

Usage note

Often used to indicate a duration without a specified end. Be mindful of context to ensure clarity; 'indefinitely postponed' is a common and clear usage.

Example sentences

  1. The wait for the new toy seemed to last indefinitely.
  2. The traffic on the highway stretched on indefinitely.
  3. The possibilities for exploration in space seem to be indefinite.
  4. The company's future is uncertain and could last indefinitely.
  5. The amount of homework given to students seems to be indefinite.

Quotes

  • "The universe seems neither benign nor hostile, merely indifferent to the concerns of such puny creatures as we." - Carl Sagan
  • "Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." - Dalai Lama XIV
  • "Life is without meaning. You bring the meaning to it. The meaning of life is whatever you ascribe it to be. Being alive is the meaning." - Joseph Campbell

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