interim — a temporary period of time between two events; a provisional arrangement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a temporary period of time between two events; a provisional arrangement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntərɪm/
Example Sentences
- During the interim, the office coffee machine became the acting CEO—it made better decisions than the board.
- The interim budget will cover essential expenses until the new fiscal year begins.
- In the interim between breakfast and lunch, he managed to eat three snacks and still claim he was starving.
interim
NOUN[/ˈɪntərɪm/]
a temporary period of time between two events; a provisional arrangement
Temporary manager fills the gap
Through interim times so grim, hope stays slim but never dim!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'interim' meaning 'meanwhile' or 'in the meantime', derived from 'inter-' (between) and the comparative form '-im', used to describe what happens in the space between two points in time.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + -im (temporal marker) = interim
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“During the interim, the office coffee machine became the acting CEO—it made better decisions than the board.”
“The interim budget will cover essential expenses until the new fiscal year begins.”
“In the interim between breakfast and lunch, he managed to eat three snacks and still claim he was starving.”
“The interim findings suggest that further research is needed.”
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