makeshift

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Learn the meaning of makeshift with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

makeshift

(adjective)

Meaning

temporary and made from whatever is available

Example

"We used a box as a makeshift table."

Synonyms

temporaryimprovised

Antonyms

permanent

More about this word

Word origin
From make + shift, meaning to create a quick solution.
Related word forms
  • noun: makeshift