interim

Pluralinterims

1. 1
   adjective

   Lasting only for a short time, until something more permanent is ready.

   Like a spare tire you use until the real one is fixed.

   The school hired an interim teacher until a new one could start.

   They put an interim plan in place while waiting for the real schedule.

   Similartemporary, provisional, caretaker

   Oppositepermanent, lasting, definitive

   Note
2. 2
   noun

   A short period of time between two events or stages.

   Like the gap between two trains, when you wait on the platform.

   There was a long interim between the two concerts.

   In the interim, we cleaned up and got ready for the next show.

   Similarinterval, meantime, interlude, gap

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3. 3
   adjective

   Coming in the middle, during a change from one situation to another.

   Like a bridge you cross to get from one side to the other.

   The country formed an interim government during the change to democracy.

   An interim agreement kept trade going while the two sides worked out a full deal.

   Similartransitional, provisional, temporary, caretaker, intermediate

   Oppositepermanent, final, definitive

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