permanently
Definition
Adverb 1. In a way that lasts or remains unchanged forever; for all future time. * The decision to close the factory is permanently final. * The tattoo is permanently inked on her skin. 2. In a way that is not temporary or subject to change; enduringly. * After the accident, he was permanently confined to a wheelchair. * She has moved permanently to New Zealand.
Usage Examples
- The website was permanently shut down due to a security breach.
- Some dyes can permanently stain clothing.
- He hopes to settle permanently in the countryside after he retires.
- The scar on his face serves as a permanently visible reminder of the event.
Advanced Usage
- "Permanently etched/engraved": Used to describe something fixed indelibly, either literally or figuratively.
- The memory of that day is permanently etched in my mind.
- "Permanently affixed": Used in formal or technical contexts to describe something attached in a way not intended to be removed.
- The plaque was permanently affixed to the building's foundation.
Variants and Related Words
- Permanent (Adjective): Lasting or intended to last indefinitely.
- They are looking for a permanent home.
- Permanence (Noun): The state or quality of lasting forever.
- The artist sought to create a sense of permanence with his sculptures.
Synonyms
- Forever
- For good
- Irrevocably
- Enduringly
- Lastingly
Antonyms
- Temporarily
- Briefly
- Fleetingly
- Provisionally
Related Phrases
- Permanent resident: A person who has been granted the right to live indefinitely in a country of which they are not a citizen.
- She became a permanent resident five years ago.
- Permanent marker: A type of pen with ink that is designed to be resistant to fading and water.
- Please label the boxes with a permanent marker.
Adverb
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for a long time without essential change
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he is permanently disabled
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