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

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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

After a disastrous stint in Carolina and a one-year return to coaching as Stanford’s interim coach in 2025, Frank Reich arrived with a fresh perspective as the Jets’ offensive coordinator. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Use interim executives and integration experts as needed so priority projects stay on track. — Brian Waller, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 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