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MAKESHIFTS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word makeshifts. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word makeshifts. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MAKESHIFTS

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improvised
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• done or made using whatever is available

stopgap
nounn
noun

• something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency

makeshift
adjectiveadj
noun

• something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency

adjective satellite

• done or made using whatever is available

temporary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not permanent; not lasting

noun

• a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

adjective satellite

• lacking continuity or regularity

ad hoc
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• for one specific case

adjective satellite

• often improvised or impromptu

• for or concerned with one specific purpose

jury-rigged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• done or made using whatever is available

make-do
adjectiveadj
noun

• something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency

Best Hypernyms For MAKESHIFTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for makeshifts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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expedient

Alternatives for IMPROVISED

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