in the long term

prepositional phrase

After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.

Similar
in the long run
Opposite
in the short term
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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. idiomaticAfter a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.

    Synonyms: in the long run · Antonyms: in the short term

Synonyms & antonyms

prepositional phraseAfter a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.

Similar
in the long run
Opposite
in the short term
Also see
eventuallyin the long run
Cite this entry
APA

in the long term. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20long%20term

MLA

“in the long term.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20long%20term. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in the long term,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20long%20term.

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