per·ma·nent·ly
| \ ˈpər-mə-nənt-lē
, ˈpərm-nənt- \
, ˈpərm-nənt- \
Definition of permanently
: in a permanent manner : in a way that continues without changing or ending : in a way that is not brief or temporary
The restaurant closed permanently in May. an area where the ground is permanently frozen Artificial intelligence has permanently changed our understanding of the mind and has proved itself in hundreds of unsung applications.— Steven Pinker
Synonyms & Antonyms for permanently
Synonyms
- always,
- aye
- (also ay),
- e'er,
- eternally,
- ever,
- everlastingly,
- evermore,
- forever,
- forevermore,
- indelibly,
- perpetually
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“Permanently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanently. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of permanently was in the 15th century
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