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Meaning of temporarily
The primary meaning of the word "temporarily" is for or during a limited time.
Etymology of temporarily
The word "temporarily" has its roots in the Latin words "tempus," meaning time, and "temporarius," meaning of or pertaining to time.
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "of or pertaining to time" and later evolving to mean "for a limited time."
Synonyms
provisionally
interimly
momentarily
briefly
transiently
fugaciously
ephemerally
temporarily
impermanently
precariously
insecurely
unstably
changeably
variably
alterably
modifiably
reversibly
rescindably
annulably
voidably
suspendably
interruptibly
pausably
delayably
postponably
deferably
stayably
holdably
detachably
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "temporarily" as for a limited time, or for a short period.
- It can also be defined as in a temporary manner, or in a way that is not permanent.
Usage Examples
- The company will temporarily relocate to a new building while the current one is being renovated.
- She will be working temporarily as a consultant until a permanent position is available.
- The road will be closed temporarily due to construction.
Antonyms
permanently
lastingly
enduringly
indefinitely
infinitely
eternally
constantly
continually
continuously
steadily
immutably
irreversibly
irretrievably
irreparably
irreformably
unchangeably
unalterably
unmodifiably
unrescindably
unannulably