"The time being" refers to the present moment or current period, but it can have several antonyms depending on the context. An opposite expression might be "the distant past" or "the future" if referring to time periods. "Forever" or "eternity" might be considered antonyms if referring to a concept without any temporal restrictions. Alternatively, "the past" might be used as an antonym if the focus is on events that have already occurred, while "the future" would be the opposite if discussing events that have yet to take place. In essence, antonyms for "the time being" depend on what aspect of time is being emphasized in the conversation.

What are the antonyms for The time being?

• n.

  • present
  • future
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  • past
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Famous quotes with The time being

• Some of you may have been hoping that today I would speak about Lucien Bouchard's latest economic theories. But I have decided to spare him for the time being: after all, he is a man.

  Kim Campbell
• And if you ask again whether there is any justice in the world, you'll have to be satisfied with the reply: Not for the time being; at any rate, not up to this Friday.

  Alfred Doblin
• I'll probably stick to comedy for the time being. I mean, a great piece of work is a great piece of work, and I'm up for good work anytime. But I do love comedy!

  Jenna Elfman
• In course of time, religion came with its rites invoking the aid of good spirits which were even more powerful than the bad spirits, and thus for the time being tempered the agony of fears.

  Paul Harris
• But for the time being, I've only learned one cake recipe and how to make scrambled eggs.

  Eva Herzigova

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