Word
interim
Phoneticsin·ter·im, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪnɝəm/
UK/ˈɪntəɹˌɪm/
Definitions
01temporary or transitional
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adj. temporary and intended to last only until something permanent is ready.
adj. serving as a temporary or provisional arrangement during a transitional period.
日本語:暫定※
“The board appointed an interim director while they searched for a permanent replacement.”
“The interim government was tasked with maintaining order and organizing national elections following the sudden collapse of the previous administration.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
Synonyms
02middle or halfway
C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal
adj. happening in the middle of a process, like a report that comes before the final one.
adj. occurring or provided between two points in time; often used for financial or progress reports.
日本語:中間※
“The company released an interim report showing that profits had increased since January.”
“The researchers published an interim analysis of the clinical trial data to ensure the safety of the participants before proceeding to the final phase.”
Usage
Frequently collocates with 'report', 'results', or 'analysis'.
Synonyms
03the time between
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. the period of time between two events.
n. an intervening period of time between two events or states.
“The new manager starts in October; in the interim, Sarah will lead the team.”
“The treaty has been signed but not yet ratified; in the interim, both nations have agreed to a ceasefire.”
Usage
Almost always used in the prepositional phrase 'in the interim'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “interim” in context.
Verb
01. bridge the interim
“The government provided emergency funding to bridge the interim between the two fiscal periods.”
verb + noun
02. fill the interim
“We need to find a temporary consultant to fill the interim until a permanent hire is made.”
verb + noun
03. occupy the interim
“She decided to travel and occupy the interim before her graduate studies began.”
verb + noun
Noun
04. events of the interim
“The report summarized the major events of the interim between the two summits.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
05. in the interim
“The new manager starts in October; in the interim, Sarah will lead the team.”
prep + noun
06. interim report
Real-World Examples
“If a final report cannot be issued, an interim report must be published on the anniversary of the accident.” “Chelsea 's Premier League record in 2025-26 is almost identical to when they finished mid-table under interim manager Guus Hiddink a decade ago.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
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