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permanently Antonyms

Opposite of permanently

Pinning down the opposite of permanently requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a way that continues or lasts indefinitely without significant change; for all future time.

Usage Example

"After spending several years working abroad, she decided to settle temporarily in Toronto."

Strongest
temporarily
briefly
momentarily
Strong
provisionally
transiently
fleetingly
shortly

Similar words to permanently

Words similar to permanently shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

for good
forever
perpetually
indefinitely
lastingly
enduringly
eternally
everlastingly
See all synonyms of permanently

• Nearby Words

permanence
permanency
permanent
permanently
permeability
permeable
permeate

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Permanently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/permanently
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