Cool MateMeaning of Interim
intended to last for only a short time until somebody/something more permanent is found
In simple words: temporary or not permanent
Interim in a sentence
- an interim government/measure/report
- The vice-president took power in **the interim period** before the election.
- He only holds the post on an interim basis.
- The company uses the agency when a vacancy needs to be filled on an interim basis.
- The value of the property almost doubled during the interim period.
- **interim figures/profits/results**
- The injured passenger received an interim award of £50 000 damages.
How to use Interim
Use 'interim' when referring to something that is a temporary solution or position, like an interim manager. It's neutral and often used in business contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'in-between' — interim is in between permanent roles.
Related words
Collocations with Interim
- interim report
- interim position
- interim measures
Synonyms for Interim
- temporary
- provisional
- transitional
- makeshift
Common mistakes with Interim
- Confused with 'interim' vs 'internal'
- Using 'interim' in informal contexts where 'temporary' might be more appropriate
- Mispronouncing the word, stressing the wrong syllable
Interim appears in
Interim in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مؤقت
مؤقت أو غير دائم
- Bengaliবাংলা
অস্থায়ী, অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন
অস্থায়ী বা স্থায়ী নয়
- GermanDeutsch
Interim
nicht dauerhaft, nur für eine Weile
- SpanishEspañol
Provisional, Interino
temporal o no permanente
- Persianفارسی
موقت
موقت یا غیر دائمی
- FrenchFrançais
Intérim
temporaire ou pas permanent
- Hindiहिन्दी
अंतरिम, अंतरिम
अस्थायी या स्थायी नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
Interim
temporaneo o non permanente
- PortuguesePortuguês
Interino
temporário ou não permanente
- RussianРусский
Промежуточный, временный
временный или не постоянный
- Urduاردو
عبوری، عارضی
عارضی یا مستقل نہ ہو
- Chinese中文
临时的，暂时的
临时的，不是永久的
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Interim
What does Interim mean?
temporary or not permanent
What is the definition of Interim?
intended to last for only a short time until somebody/something more permanent is found
How do you use Interim in a sentence?
an interim government/measure/report
Can you give another example of Interim?
The vice-president took power in **the interim period** before the election.
What are synonyms for Interim?
Common alternatives include temporary, provisional, transitional, makeshift.
What is the opposite of Interim?
Opposite meanings include permanent, final.
What words go with Interim?
It commonly pairs with interim report, interim position, interim measures.
What are common mistakes when using Interim?
Confused with 'interim' vs 'internal' Using 'interim' in informal contexts where 'temporary' might be more appropriate Mispronouncing the word, stressing the wrong syllable
How do you pronounce Interim?
US: /["/ˈɪntərɪm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪntərɪm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Interim?
Use 'interim' when referring to something that is a temporary solution or position, like an interim manager. It's neutral and often used in business contexts.
What CEFR level is Interim?
"Interim" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.