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Synonyms of interim

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Another word for interim is provisional. Other synonyms of interim are caretaker, between-time, gap, lapse and meantime.

Synonyms and similar words for interim

adjectiveTemporary.

  • provisionalTemporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
  • caretaker UKTemporary, on a short term basis.

nounA transitional or temporary period between other events.

  • between-timeThe period or time between two events; interim; meantime; meanwhile.
  • gap
  • lapseAn interval of time between events.
  • meantimeThe time spent waiting for another event; time in between.
  • meanwhileThe time between two events.
  • interlapse obsoleteThe time between two events.

Meaning of interim

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

Full definition of interim

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Questions about synonyms of interim

What is another word for interim?
Interim has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as provisional, caretaker, between-time, gap, lapse, meantime, meanwhile and interlapse.
What does interim mean?
Interim means transitional.

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