Simple meaning
What does Temporary mean?
Temporary means not permanent; short-term.
Dictionary definition
Temporary means lasting for only a short time.
Example sentences
Temporary in a sentence
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In class, we learned what temporary means.
medium
The reading passage used temporary in a sentence that showed its meaning clearly.
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Using temporary helped make our writing more precise in an academic context.
Synonyms
Words like Temporary
short-termRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
briefRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
passingRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
permanentHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
lastingHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Temporary word family
Base word
temporary
adjective
temporary
Base form.
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What does temporary mean?
Temporary means temporary means not permanent; short-term.
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