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Another word for stopgap

stopgap Synonyms

stopgap

modif.

expedient, substitute, makeshift, juryrigged; see practical, temporary.

stopgap Synonyms

stopgap

n.

makeshift, expedient, resource; see resort 1, substitute. See syn. study at resort.

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Another word for stopgap

noun

Something used temporarily or reluctantly when other means are not available:

expediency, expedient, makeshift, shift. See help, substitute

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The new king was, at best, a useful stopgap, in no way likely to interfere with the liberal revolution which had placed him on the throne.

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