in the short term

ADVERB

[/ɪn ðə ʃɔːrt tɜːrm/]

for a brief period of time; in the near future

💡 Concept

In the short term, skipping breakfast saves time, but hunger hits hard by noon.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn ðə ʃɔːrt tɜːrm/

🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ðə ʃɔːt tɜːm/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

firmwormconfirm

firm

worm

confirm

🔗Collocations

in the short term vs long term

short-term goals

short-term solution

focus on the short term

short-term effects

short-term investment

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“In the short term, eating only chocolate seems like a great diet plan.”

“The company's profits may drop in the short term due to the new investment.”

😄 Fun example

“In the short term, my room looks clean, but don't open the closet!”

“In the short term, we should reduce expenses to improve cash flow.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

temporarilyfor nowin the near futurebrieflyfor the time being

Antonyms

in the long termpermanentlylong-term

short-livedtemporaryimmediateinterimprovisional

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in the short term — for a brief period of time; in the near future

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