permanently
word
/ˈpɝmənəntɫi/
PUR-muh-nuhnt-lee
/pˈɜːmənəntli/
PUR-muh-nuhnt-lee
Definition
If something happens permanently, it happens for always and does not change or go back to the way it was before.
Usage & Nuances
"Permanently" is a formal adverb; use it when you mean something will not change back, like "permanently closed" or "permanently deleted." Not used for temporary or reversible situations. Often seen in official or written language.
Spanish: permanentementePortuguese (BR): permanentementePortuguese (PT): permanentementeChinese (Simplified): 永久地Chinese (Traditional): 永久地Hindi: स्थायी रूप सेArabic: بشكل دائمBengali: চিরস্থায়ীভাবে - স্থায়ীভাবেRussian: постоянно - навсегдаJapanese: 永久にVietnamese: vĩnh viễnKorean: 영구적으로Turkish: kalıcı olarakUrdu: مستقل طور پرIndonesian: secara permanen
Example Sentences
He moved to Canada permanently.
basic
The store is permanently closed.
basic
My old address has been permanently removed from the system, so use the new one.
natural
The files were permanently deleted.
basic
She decided to dye her hair permanently instead of just using temporary colors.
natural
If you break this rule again, you’ll be permanently banned from the group.
natural