English · Word Candidate

interim

/ˈɪntəɹɪm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: interims

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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Adjective

Iraq's government is interim.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Temporary.

Adjective

You are interim manager until he returns from hospital.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A transitional or temporary period between other events.

Noun

His car is in the shop, but they gave him a rental to drive in the interim.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “interim” mean?

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Is “interim” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.