Synonyms for

Interim

Verb / ˈɪntɜ:ʌm / / ˈɪntrʌm / / ˈɪnɜ:ʌm / Another word for interim — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Interim means a temporary or short-term period of time between two events.

Synonyms & similar words

meantime meanwhile lag temporary provisional stopgap acting transitional makeshift caretaker surrogate stand-in substitute short-term impermanent halfway incomplete unfinished tentative intermediate transitory fleeting

Synonyms by register

Formal

provisional temporary preliminary acting

Informal

stopgap caretaker stand-in placeholder

Literary

fleeting transient ephemeral

Antonyms

permanent final lasting continuous long-term definitive

Common collocations

  • interim report
  • interim period
  • interim government
  • interim measure
  • interim solution
  • interim management
  • interim basis

Word family

noun interim
adjective interim
adverb interimly

Usage note

Often used to describe a temporary arrangement or position until a more permanent one is established. It can function as both a noun and an adjective.

Example sentences

  1. The school hired an interim teacher to cover for the regular teacher who was on maternity leave.
  2. The team's interim coach led them to victory in the championship game.
  3. The company's interim solution worked for the time being, but they needed a long-term plan.
  4. The government appointed an interim leader to oversee the transition to a new administration.
  5. The city council appointed an interim mayor after the previous one resigned.

Quotes

  • 'We are in an interim period now', said the politician as he prepared for the upcoming election.
  • The CEO assured the employees that the interim changes were necessary for the company's success.
  • The interim solution was not ideal, but it allowed the project to move forward.

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