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

Vesper was also based in London and reported to Scrosati, who has since been leading the film and drama teams on an interim basis alongside the wider management teams at those units. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 July 2026

Howard University reinstated roughly 200 of the 502 incoming students who were suddenly unenrolled last week, its interim president said Wednesday. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 31 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