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Definition permanently in British English

permanently adverb

adverb
/ˈpɜː(r)mənəntli/
1

for a long time or for all time in the future

Example

She complained of feeling permanently exhausted.

Example

The company has announced the decision to close down the factory permanently.

Example

A severe case of pneumonia permanently damaged his lungs.

Example

If employees feel they have been lied to, their trust will be lost, perhaps permanently.

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Definition permanently in British English