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We used a temporary sign while the door was being painted.
What does Temporary mean?
lasting for a limited time.
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Temporary describes something that lasts for only a short or limited time and is not permanent.
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The team found a temporary solution until the new part arrived.
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A temporary change can solve an urgent problem without becoming the final plan.
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WordTemporary.
Partadjective.
MeaningTemporary means lasting for a limited time.
ExampleExample: We used a temporary sign while the door was being painted.
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- Syllables
- tem · puh · rair · ee
- Strongest beat
- tem
- Ending
- ee
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- Put a little extra energy on tem.
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Synonyms
Words like Temporary
short-termUse when something is meant to last for a limited time.
briefUse when something lasts only a short while.
passingUse for something that does not last long.
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Temporary word family
Base word
temporary
adjective
temporary
Lasting for a limited time.
adverb
temporarily
For a limited time.
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