Temporarily
/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli/
Definitions
For a limited period of time; not permanently.
/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli/
For a limited time
The road is temporarily closed due to construction.
💡 Simply: It means 'for a little while' or 'not forever.' Like when you borrow a friend's book temporarily, meaning you will return it.
👶 For kids: It means for a short time, not forever. Like when you play with a toy temporarily.
More Examples
She is temporarily staying with her parents.
We'll temporarily increase our prices to offset rising costs.
How It's Used
"The company hired a temporary worker to cover the maternity leave."
"The judge issued a temporary restraining order."
"I'm temporarily out of the office, please leave a message."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
temporary fix
A solution that resolves a problem for a short time but does not offer a long-term solution.
"The duct tape provided a temporary fix for the broken pipe."
From Latin 'temporarius' (temporary, lasting for a time), from 'tempus' (time). The suffix '-arily' indicates an adverbial form.
The word 'temporarily' and its root 'temporary' have existed since the late 16th century and became increasingly common in the context of business and legal matters.
Memory tip
Think of a *temp* worker: they're only there for a short *time*.
Word Origin
"lasting for a time, not permanent"