Meaning of for the nonce | Babel Free
nɒn(t)sEquivalents
Esperanto
nuntempe
Español
por esta vez
Français
pour le moment
Italiano
per il momento
Português
por agora
Examples
“That will do for the nonce, but we'll need⟳ a better answer⟳ for the long term.”
“'Idiot!' exclaimed the doctor, who for the nonce was not capable of more than such spasmodic attempts at utterance.”
“For the nonce he was rather nonplussed but inasmuch as the duty plainly devolved upon him to take⟳ some measures on the subject he pondered suitable ways and means during which Stephen repeatedly yawned.”
“'We part, then, for the nonce, do we?' 'I fear so, sir.' 'You take⟳ the high road, and self taking the low road, as it were?' 'Yes, sir.' 'I shall miss⟳ you, Jeeves.' 'Thank⟳ you, sir.'”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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