Synonyms of interim

interim 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in temporary

intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time

putting up some students in local motels is obviously just an interim solution to the college's housing shortage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• temporary
• provisional
• transitional
• short-term
• alternate
• ad interim
• provisionary
• provisory
• acting
• impermanent
• makeshift
• expedient
• proxy
• intermediate
• conditional
• substitute
• transitory
• tentative
• intermediary
• ephemeral
• limited
• fleeting
• qualified
• terminate
• improvised
• short-range
• short-lived
• terminable
• contingent
• fugitive
• replaceable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permanent
• final
• long-term
• fixed
• settled
• set
• unconditional
• unlimited
• unqualified
• lasting
• extended
• standing
• long-range
• eternal
• perpetual
• enduring
• endless
• everlasting
• immortal
• unending
• timeless
• undying
• deathless
• dateless

2

as in provisional

serving in a position for the time being

will serve as interim head of the police department until the investigation is completed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• temporary
• provisional
• acting
• alternate
• ad interim
• makeshift
• provisionary
• provisory
• stopgap
• backup
• proxy
• substitute
• make-do
• jackleg

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permanent
• long-term

interim

2 of 2

noun

ˈin-tə-rəm 

as in interval

a break in continuity

there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interval
• interruption
• hiatus
• gap
• pause
• interregnum
• interlude
• lull
• parenthesis
• intermission
• discontinuity
• hiccup
• window
• suspension
• interstice
• time lag
• lag
• adjournment
• discontinuance
• space
• comma
• respite
• interspace
• rest
• bumper
• caesura
• lapse
• entr'acte
• recess
• subinterval

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuity
• run
• progression
• stretch
• continuum
• procession

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interim

Adjective

Michelle Cote, lead instructor for CCEI and currently serving as interim director of the Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, taught the class how to create a strong business model. — Claire Hall, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Barnes originally joined the Pride as an interim assistant coach on then-interim head coach Seb Hines’ staff during the final 15 games of the 2022 campaign. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Noun

The appeals court has yet to consider the broader arguments, and its decision on Wednesday was only on whether to grant the stay in the interim. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Associate head coach Tim Brewster took over as the interim and won both remaining games to finish 5-7. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Phrases Containing interim

• ad interim