B1adverbsocietylaw
US/ˈpɜːr.mə.nənt.li/
UK/ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/
in a way that lasts for a very long time or forever, without changing
In context
The factory was closed permanently after the fire destroyed the main building.
He moved abroad permanently and only visits his hometown once a year.
Be careful, because this ink can permanently stain your clothes.
Words that go with permanently
adverb + adjective
- permanently closedThe shop is permanently closed.
- permanently damagedHis hearing was permanently damaged.
- permanently disabledThe accident left him permanently disabled.
- permanently bannedThe player was permanently banned from the league.
verb + adverb
- live permanentlyThey live permanently in Canada.
adverb + verb
- permanently deleteThis will permanently delete your account.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I live here permanent.Correct: I live here permanently.