Temporarily: meaning, definitions and examples
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temporarily
[ ˈtɛmpəˌrɛrəli ]
in a temporary manner
For a limited time only, not permanently
Synonyms
briefly, fleetingly, transitorily
Examples of usage
- She is only temporarily staying with us until she finds her own place.
- The road is temporarily closed for construction work.
lasting for only a limited period of time
Lasting for a limited time only, not permanently
Synonyms
interim, provisional, short-term
Examples of usage
- This solution is only temporary, we need a more permanent fix.
- The temporary employee will be with us for the next two weeks.
Translations
Translations of the word "temporarily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 temporariamente
🇮🇳 अस्थायी रूप से
🇩🇪 vorübergehend
🇮🇩 sementara
🇺🇦 тимчасово
🇵🇱 tymczasowo
🇯🇵 一時的に
🇫🇷 temporairement
🇪🇸 temporalmente
🇹🇷 geçici olarak
🇰🇷 임시로
🇸🇦 مؤقتا
🇨🇿 dočasně
🇸🇰 dočasne
🇨🇳 暂时
🇸🇮 začasno
🇮🇸 tímabundið
🇰🇿 уақытша
🇬🇪 დროებით
🇦🇿 müvəqqəti olaraq
🇲🇽 temporalmente
Word origin
The word 'temporarily' originated from the Latin word 'temporarius', which means 'lasting for a time'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of temporary arrangements or situations has been present throughout history, as people have always needed short-term solutions for various circumstances.
See also: temporariness.