Meanings
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1
adv
In a way that lasts for ever or for a very long time.
The factory closed permanently last year.
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2
adv
All the time; constantly.
He seems to be permanently tired these days.
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Synonyms
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adv
· in a way that lasts for...
for good
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Derived forms
nonpermanentlypermafrozensemipermanently
Etymology
From Middle English permanently; equivalent to permanent + -ly.
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