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

Fox's board appointed Douglas Grimm as interim chief executive. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Natarajan, who will stay on as CFO during the transition, has been named permanent EVP of SAIC's civilian business group after leading it on an interim basis. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Noun

Over the past month, however, the benchmark 10-year gilt yield has risen by around 19 basis points, while the longer-term 30-year gilt yield has added around 21 basis points, with both seeing choppy trade in the interim. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 July 2026

An Iranian negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim dealsigned about a month ago and aimed at permanently ending the fighting. — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Phrases Containing interim

• ad interim