indefinitely — for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdefɪnətli/
Example Sentences
- My diet will start... indefinitely next Monday.
- The construction project has been delayed indefinitely due to budget issues.
- He promised to clean his room indefinitely... which basically means never.
indefinitely
ADVERB[/ɪnˈdefɪnətli/]
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
💡 Concept
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
🎵 Rhyme
Gazing infinitely at stars, research will definitely continue indefinitely!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈdefɪnətli/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈdefɪnətli/
🌳Etymology
Prefixin--
Rootdefinite
Suffix--ly
🎵Rhyme
definitelyinfinitely
definitely
infinitely
🔗Collocations
postpone indefinitely
extend indefinitely
suspend indefinitely
continue indefinitely
delay indefinitely
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My diet will start... indefinitely next Monday.”
“The construction project has been delayed indefinitely due to budget issues.”
😄 Fun example
“He promised to clean his room indefinitely... which basically means never.”
“The visa allows her to stay in the country indefinitely.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
endlesslylimitlesslyperpetuallycontinuously
Antonyms
temporarilybrieflyshortly
Related
infiniteeternalpermanentongoing
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