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We used permanently in a sentence about time.
What does Permanently mean?
for a long time without ending.
Dictionary definition
In a lasting way; not temporary.
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In class instructions, permanently helped us understand when something happens.
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The reading passage used permanently to show the order and timing of events.
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What does permanently mean?
Permanently means for a long time without ending.
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Which sentence uses permanently correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to permanently?
Forever is close in meaning to permanently.
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MeaningPermanently means for a long time without ending.
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foreverSimilar meaning.
for goodSimilar meaning.
Antonyms
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temporarilyOpposite or contrasting meaning.
brieflyOpposite or contrasting meaning.
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Permanently word family
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permanent
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permanently
In a lasting way.
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for a long time without ending.
Common mix-up
Permanently is not the same as temporarily. Permanently means for a long time without ending.
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Read this model sentence: In class instructions, permanently helped us understand when something happens. Clue words: class, instructions, helped. Underline clue words that show why permanently fits instead of temporarily. Now write one new sentence that shows permanently without using the word permanently. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show permanently?
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