26984 words

permanent

6 definitions • 12 examples
1
lasting for a long time or for ever:

Examples:

She is looking for a permanent place to stay.
Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?
The disease can cause permanent damage to the brain.
A semi-permanent hair dye will wash out after about three months.
He entered the United States in 1988 as a permanent resident because of his marriage to a U.S. citizen.
2
Something that is permanent exists or happens all the time:

Examples:

Mont Blanc has a permanent snow cap.
Our office is in a permanent state of chaos.
3
a chemical process that makes your hair curly, or a hairstyle that is created in this way
4
lasting for a long time or forever:

Examples:

Are you looking for a temporary job or something permanent?
He entered the United States in 1988 as a permanent resident with a green card.
5
used to describe something, for example a job or contract, that lasts for a long time:

Examples:

permanent job/contract/employment 66% of last year's graduates found permanent employment within six months of leaving university.
Robinson is hoping to be given the job on a permanent basis.
6
used to describe someone who is employed for a long time:

Examples:

permanent employee/worker/staff The bank employs 825 permanent staff at sites in London and Chelmsford.

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