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permanently

Pronunciation: [ˈpɜr.mə.nənt.li]

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Learn how to use permanently in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “change”

(adverb) when something is meant to last forever or for a very long time without change. If you do something permanently, it means it won't go back to how it was before.

Example

She permanently changed her hairstyle to a bright color that she loves.

Example

The decision to leave the city wasn’t permanent; they might return in a year.

Example

Are you planning to permanently move to a new place?

Context: “relationship”

(adverb) when a relationship or situation will stay the same without any chance of it changing. If a couple decides to be together permanently, it means they want to stay together forever.

Example

They made a promise to be together permanently.

Example

Their relationship was not permanent; they decided to part ways after a few months.

Example

Do you think their commitment is permanent?

How to pronounce permanently

Pronunciation: [ˈpɜr.mə.nənt.li]

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