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stopgap Antonyms

Opposite of stopgap

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

Serving as a temporary substitute, solution, or measure until a more permanent one can be put in place.

Usage Example

"Congress passed a permanent funding bill to keep government agencies operating through the end of the month."

Strongest
permanent
long-term
Strong
definitive
lasting

Similar words to stopgap

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

makeshift
temporary
provisional
interim
expedient
quick fix
short-term
improvised
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• Nearby Words

stooped
stop
stop sign
stopgap
stoplight
stoppable
stoppage

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