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/
Korean meaning: 단기간에, 가까운 미래에
Korean pronunciation: 인 더 **쇼**트 **텀**
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
💡 Concept
In the short term, skipping breakfast saves time, but hunger hits hard by noon.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪn ðə ʃɔːrt tɜːrm/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ðə ʃɔːt tɜːm/
🌳Etymology
Origin
'short'는 고대 영어 'sceort'에서, 'term'은 라틴어 'terminus(경계, 한계)'에서 유래. 시간의 짧은 경계를 의미하게 되었다.
🎵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
Related
short-livedtemporaryimmediateinterimprovisional
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