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What is another word for Makeshift? – 188 Makeshift Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    temporary provisional improvised impromptu makeshift stopgap interim ad hoc extemporaneous expedient jury-rigged rough-and-ready crude primitive rudimentary imperfect incomplete unfinished unpolished rough ramshackle slapdash hasty careless casual informal unofficial unapproved unauthorized impulsive spontaneous instinctive intuitive offhand off-the-cuff impetuous whimsical fanciful capricious arbitrary random haphazard chance accidental incidental makeshift stopgap impermanent transient ephemeral fleeting momentary brief short-lived short-term

    Meaning of Makeshift

    The primary meaning of "makeshift" refers to something created or used temporarily, often in an improvised or expedient manner.

    Definitions

    • A temporary or expedient measure or device intended to solve a problem or meet a need.
    • * Something created or used in an improvised or makeshift way, often due to a lack of resources or time.

    Etymology of Makeshift

    The word "makeshift" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the phrase "make shift," which meant to manage or cope with a difficult situation.
    Over time, the phrase evolved into a single word, "makeshift," which has been used to describe temporary or improvised solutions.

    Example Uses

    • The hikers used a makeshift shelter to protect themselves from the rain.
    • * The teacher created a makeshift lesson plan to accommodate the unexpected absence of a colleague.
    • * The DIY enthusiast built a makeshift workbench using recycled materials.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    permanent long-term enduring lasting stable secure reliable durable sturdy robust well-planned well-organized deliberate intentional careful meticulous thorough exhaustive comprehensive systematic methodical professional official authorized approved proper adequate sufficient satisfactory excellent superior exceptional outstanding

    Related Nouns

    solution fix repair replacement substitute alternative option choice expedient device gadget tool instrument appliance equipment facility resource asset means method approach technique strategy plan scheme project proposal idea concept notion theory hypothesis

    Related Verbs

    create make build construct assemble manufacture produce devise design develop improvise adapt modify adjust alter change replace substitute fix repair mend restore renew revamp renovate reconstruct

    Related Adjectives

    temporary provisional improvised impromptu ad hoc extemporaneous expedient jury-rigged rough-and-ready crude primitive rudimentary imperfect incomplete unfinished unpolished rough ramshackle slapdash hasty careless casual informal unofficial unapproved unauthorized impulsive spontaneous instinctive intuitive offhand off-the-cuff impetuous whimsical fanciful capricious arbitrary random haphazard chance accidental incidental