American English

How to pronounce permanently

adverbB1Common word
PʰERmuhnntlee

/ˈpʰɚ.mə.nn̩t̚.li/

4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

In a way that lasts for an unlimited time, rather than only for a short time.

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Meanings & examples

adverb

In a way that lasts for an unlimited time, rather than only for a short time.

The store is permanently closed.

She moved to Canada permanently.

Common phrases & grammar

permanently closed · permanently damaged · permanently remove · permanently relocate

[verb] + permanently

be + permanently + adjective or past participle

Useful expressions

for good

permanently; forever

She left the city for good.

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