The Opposite(Antonym) of “temporarily”
The antonyms of temporarily are permanently and indefinitely. The antonyms permanently and indefinitely convey a sense of permanence or long-lasting duration. It implies that something will last forever or for an extended period.
Explore all Antonyms of “temporarily”
Definitions and Examples of permanently, indefinitely
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely; forever.
Example
He decided to permanently move to the countryside and leave the city behind.
For an unspecified or unknown period; without a fixed or definite end.
Example
The concert was postponed indefinitely due to unforeseen circumstances.
Key Differences: permanently vs indefinitely
- 1Permanently suggests that something will last forever or remain unchanged indefinitely.
- 2Indefinitely suggests that something will last for an unknown or unspecified period without a fixed or definite end.
Effective Usage of permanently, indefinitely
- 1Planning: Use temporarily to describe a short-term solution or arrangement.
- 2Legal Documents: Use permanently to indicate a permanent change or decision.
- 3Uncertainty: Use indefinitely to describe a situation with no clear end or duration.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Permanently suggests something will last forever, while indefinitely suggests something will last for an unknown period. Use temporarily to describe short-term solutions, permanently for permanent changes, and indefinitely for situations with no clear end.
