Nonce (Noun)
Meaning
The present occasion; "for the nonce".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The hotel room would have to serve as our office for the nonce, until we found a more permanent location.
- She agreed to help with the project for the nonce, but made it clear she wouldn't be available long-term.
- The small apartment would be sufficient for the nonce, but eventually they would need to find something larger.
- The borrowed equipment would have to do for the nonce, until they could afford to purchase their own.
- The temporary solution would work for the nonce, but a more permanent fix was needed to prevent future problems.