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temp Antonyms

Opposite of temp

Pinning down the opposite of temp 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)

Acting, serving, or used provisionally for a limited period of time; temporary (usually used before a noun, as in a temp agency or temp job).

Usage Example

"She registered with a local permanent agency to gain office experience before starting graduate school."

Strongest
permanent
Strong
full-time
long-term

Similar words to temp

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

temperature
temporary
interim
short-term
provisional
freelance
freelancer
contractor
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• Nearby Words

telling
tellingly
telltale
temp
temper
temperament
temperamental

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