interim
English meaning: Interim
Definition
A transitional or temporary period between other events.
Example
“His car is in the shop, but they gave him a rental to drive in the interim.”
Another example: “The contract was signed in March; in the interim, both sides prepared the paperwork.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A noun and adjective meaning temporary or transitional, for the period or arrangement between two events. Common in business and sport ('interim manager', 'interim report', 'in the interim'). Formal in tone.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'interim' (meanwhile, in the meantime), from 'inter' (between), entering English directly in the 1500s.
Related Words
- provost
- transitional
- welterweight
- coach
- pending
- resignation
- ceo
- constitution
- basis
- kosovo
Common Collocations
- interim period
- interim report
- interim manager
- in the interim
- interim measures
Word Forms
interim (n/adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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