temporarily
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈtɛmpəˌrɛrɪli/
KK: /tɛmpəˈrɛrɪli/
adverb
Definition
For a short period of time, not forever.
Example
The store will be closed temporarily for renovations.
Conversation
Are you going to stay here temporarily or for a longer time?
Just temporarily, I'm planning to move back next month.
Got it! Do you have a place to stay while you're here?
Yeah, I found a nice apartment for temporarily living.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
briefly
momentarily
temporarily
Antonyms
permanently
eternally
forever
Root Explanation
Temporarily → It is formed from "tempus" (meaning time) and the suffix "-arily" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "temporarily" means in a manner relating to time, specifically for a limited period.
Memory Tip
Think of 'time' ('tempus') to remember that 'temporarily' refers to something that lasts for a limited time.
Visually Confused Words
extemporarily
contemporarily
untemporary
extemporary
cotemporary
atemporal