interim
/ˈɪntəɹɪm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: interims
Sense 1
Adjective
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Adjective
Examples
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).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A transitional or temporary period between other events.
Noun
Examples
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).
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Common questions
What does “interim” mean?
Transitional.
Is “interim” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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