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The library was temporarily closed for repairs.
What does Temporarily mean?
for only a short or limited time.
Dictionary definition
Temporarily means for a limited time, not forever or permanently.
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Temporarily in a sentence
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We temporarily moved the desks to make room for the project.
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The team paused the experiment temporarily while they checked the equipment.
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What does temporarily mean?
Temporarily means something lasts for a limited time, not permanently.
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Which word is closest in meaning to temporarily?
Briefly is close in meaning to temporarily in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of temporarily?
Permanently contrasts with temporarily in this dictionary entry.
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WordTemporarily.
Partadverb.
MeaningTemporarily means for only a short or limited time.
ExampleExample: The library was temporarily closed for repairs.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- tem · puh · rair · uh · lee
- Strongest beat
- rair
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rair.
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Synonyms
Words like Temporarily
brieflyUse when something lasts for a short time.
for nowUse when something is true only at the present time.
short-termUse when something is not meant to last long.
Antonyms
Opposite words
permanentlyUse when something is meant to last forever or indefinitely.
alwaysUse when something continues without ending.
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Word family
Temporarily word family
Base word
temporarily
adverb
temporarily
For a limited time.
adjective
temporary
Lasting for a limited time.
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Hint for students
for only a short or limited time.
Common mix-up
Temporarily is not the same as permanently. Temporarily means for only a short or limited time.
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Read this model sentence: We temporarily moved the desks to make room for the project. Clue words: moved, desks, make. Underline clue words that show why temporarily fits instead of permanently. Now write one new sentence that shows temporarily without using the word temporarily. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show temporarily?
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