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stopgap Synonyms

Another word for stopgap

Choosing another word for stopgap depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need; an improvised substitute.

Usage Example

"Hiring freelance contractors was only meant to be a makeshift until we could recruit a full-time engineering team."

Strongest
makeshift
expedient
Strong
quick fix
workaround
substitute
patch

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
temporary
makeshift
provisional
interim
Strong
short-term
improvised
expedient

Opposites of stopgap

The opposite of stopgap shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

permanent
long-term
definitive
lasting
See all opposites of stopgap

• Nearby Words

stop
stop sign
stopcock
stopgap
stoplight
stopover
stoppable

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