How do you pronounce short-term?

short-term is pronounced as /ˈʃɔːrt tɜːrm/.

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short-term

⏳short-term

adjective

/ˈʃɔːrt tɜːrm/

Short-tempered Shortage

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Meaning

lasting for or involving a short period of time

Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.

Example Sentences

They offered a short-term loan to help the business.

Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.

Synonyms

temporary, brief, momentary, provisional, limited, immediate

Entry 1

temporary, brief, momentary, provisional, limited

Entry 2

temporary, immediate, brief

Antonyms

long-term, permanent, lasting, enduring

Entry 1

long-term, permanent, lasting

Entry 2

long-term, permanent, enduring

Collocations

short-term goal, short-term memory, short-term effect, short-term plan

More Example Sentences

Although this step has short-term disadvantages, the long-term benefits are significant.

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Not exact or accurate; vague.

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