temporarily
word
/ˌtɛmpɝˈɛɹəɫi/
tem-puh-RAIR-uh-lee
/tˌɛmpəɹˈɛɹəli/
tem-puh-RAIR-uh-lee
Definition
For a limited or short period of time, not permanently.
Usage & Nuances
'Temporarily' is used in both formal and informal settings, often before verbs (e.g., "temporarily closed"). Commonly confused with 'permanently,' which means forever. Helpful for describing status, changes, or interruptions that won't last.
Spanish: temporalmente - por un tiempoPortuguese (BR): temporariamente - por um tempoPortuguese (PT): temporariamente - por um tempoChinese (Simplified): 暂时地Chinese (Traditional): 暫時地Hindi: अस्थायी रूप सेArabic: مؤقتًاBengali: অস্থায়ীভাবেRussian: временноJapanese: 一時的にVietnamese: tạm thờiKorean: 임시로Turkish: geçici olarakUrdu: عارضی طور پرIndonesian: sementara
Example Sentences
The store is temporarily closed for repairs.
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We will live here temporarily until our house is ready.
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She lost her job temporarily.
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Sorry, the system is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.
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I'm just helping out temporarily until they find someone permanent.
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Some roads may be temporarily blocked during the festival.
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