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Word: Stopgap
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈstɒpɡap
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need
Short Definition:temporary way of dealing with problem or satisfying need
Examples:- transplants are only a stopgap until more sophisticated alternatives can work
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