permanent
US /ˈpɝmənənt/
Definition
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
After six months, the intern was offered a permanent position.
Word Family
Synonyms
- lastingpersist for a specified period of time
- enduringput up with something or somebody unpleasant
- fixedrestore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Collocations
- Easy permanent marker pendescribing permanent marker pen (a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals)
- Medium offer a permanent full-time positionto present for acceptance or refusal regarding a permanent full-time position
- Hard cause permanent damage to brand equityto cause permanent damage to brand equity, meaning to give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
- Very Hard establish a permanent diplomatic missionto establish a permanent diplomatic mission, meaning to set up or found
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