interim
Other forms: interims
An interim is a period of time between one event and another. If a teacher leaves mid-year, there might be an interim teacher, one who takes over the class until a permanent replacement is hired.
Interim is a Latin adverb meaning "in the meantime." The first part, inter means "between." Interim is the time between, and you can use it as a fancy way of referring to a time you squeeze something in. Maybe you get ice cream during the interim between school and piano lessons. This word is often used in official contexts — for example, after the CEO of a company steps down, an interim CEO might serve while a formal job search is conducted.
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the time between one event, process, or period and anothertypes:interregnumthe time between two reigns, governments, etc.type of:
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serving during an intermediate interval of time“an interim agreement”synonyms:
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Vocabulary lists containing interim
In this tragedy, Macbeth's belief in a prophecy and his ambition to become king lead to murder and madness.
Centered around Okonkwo, an Igbo leader who is banished from his community, this novel explores the tension between white missionaries and tribal culture in Nigeria.