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- DictionaryTem·po·rar·i·ly/ˈtempəˌrerəlē/
adverb
- 1. for a limited period of time; not permanently: "symptoms may disappear temporarily"
Learn the meaning, usage, and origin of the adverb temporarily, which means during a limited time. See example sentences from recent sources and related words in the dictionary.
Temporarily definition: only for a while or for the time being; not permanently. See examples of TEMPORARILY used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of temporarily, an adverb that describes something that does not last for long or for ever. See how to use it in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.
Learn the meaning of temporarily, an adverb that describes something that does not last for long or forever. See how to use it in sentences from various sources and languages.
Temporarily describes something that happens for a limited amount of time. If you agree to watch your friend's dog temporarily, you'll be surprised if it turns out that your friend will be in France for at least two years. Temporarily is the adverbial form of "temporary," which comes from the Latin word tempus, meaning time.
adverb. /ˈtemprərəli/ /ˌtempəˈrerəli/ in a way that lasts or is intended to last or be used only for a short time; in a way that is not permanent. We regret this service is temporarily unavailable. The company announced that it would be temporarily closing the factory because of the global downturn. opposite permanently.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the adjective and adverb temporarily, which means lasting or serving for a limited time. Find translations of temporarily in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and other languages.
