in the short term — for a brief period of time; in the near future
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: for a brief period of time; in the near future
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ðə ʃɔːrt tɜːrm/
Example Sentences
- 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.
- In the short term, my room looks clean, but don't open the closet!
in the short term
ADVERB[/ɪn ðə ʃɔːrt tɜːrm/]
for a brief period of time; in the near future
In the short term, skipping breakfast saves time, but hunger hits hard by noon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase combines Old English 'sceort' (short, brief) with Latin 'terminus' (boundary, limit, end). Together, these roots evolved to denote a brief period or interval, originally referring to a boundary or endpoint compressed within a short span of time.
Breakdown
short (Old English sceort, meaning brief or not long) + term (Latin terminus, meaning boundary or defined period). The compound expresses the concept of a limited, bounded interval.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“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.”
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