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STOPGAP Synonyms

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

Best Alternative Words for STOPGAP

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makeshift
adjectiveadj
noun

• something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency

adjective satellite

• done or made using whatever is available

contingency
nounn
noun

• a possible event or occurrence or result

• the state of being contingent on something

intermediary
nounn
noun

• a negotiator who acts as a link between parties

provisional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

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

make-do
adjectiveadj
noun

• something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency

Best Hypernyms For STOPGAP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stopgap, 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 MAKESHIFT

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