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1. makeshift
adjective. ['ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft'] done or made using whatever is available.
Synonyms
- impermanent
- jury-rigged
- temporary
Antonyms
- stable
- impermanence
- infinite
- full-time
Etymology
- make (English)
- make (Middle English (1100-1500))
- shift (English)
- sciftan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Rhymes with Makeshift
- aerolift
- airlift
- boatlift
- facelift
- forklift
- seadrift
- sealift
- shoplift
- spendthrift
2. makeshift
noun. ['ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft'] something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency.
Synonyms
- expedient
- make-do
Antonyms
- disadvantageous
- useless
- inexpedient
Etymology
- make (English)
- make (Middle English (1100-1500))
- shift (English)
- sciftan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))