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permanently

US /ˈpɝmənəntli/

adverb Advanced · C1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

for a long time without essential change

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The store has permanently closed its downtown branch after ten years.

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permanently gốc

Synonyms

  • for goodhaving a meaning similar to permanently
  • foreverfor a limitless time; ; - P.P.Bliss
  • invariablywithout variation or change, in every case

Collocations

  • Easy closed permanently for renovation
    to closed permanently for renovation, meaning to move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
  • Medium permanently delete confidential files
    describing permanently delete confidential files (for a long time without essential change)
  • Hard permanently alter market dynamics
    describing permanently alter market dynamics (for a long time without essential change)
  • Very Hard scarred permanently by the scandal
    to scarred permanently by the scandal, meaning to mark with a scar

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