temporarily

adverb
UK: /ˌtempəˈreɪrəli/
US: /ˌtempəˈrerəli/

  1. For a limited period of time; not permanently.

    1. I'm living here temporarily.
    2. The road closure is only temporarily in effect while repairs are completed.

  2. In a way that is not intended to be permanent or long-lasting.

    1. She's temporarily working from home.
    2. The company has temporarily suspended production due to unforeseen circumstances.

Synonyms

briefly momentarily
temporarily adjective

  1. Not permanent.

    1. This is a temporarily fix.
    2. The measure is temporarily and intended to provide short-term relief.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "temporarily" in English means: For a limited period of time; not permanently., In a way that is not intended to be permanent or long-lasting..

The phonetic transcription of "temporarily" is /ˌtempəˈreɪrəli/ in British English and /ˌtempəˈrerəli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "temporarily": briefly, momentarily.

Example usage of "temporarily": "I'm living here temporarily.". More examples on the page.