Cool MateMeaning of Temporary
lasting or intended to last or be used only for a short time; not permanent
In simple words: Something that lasts for a short time.
Temporary in a sentence
- to hire **temporary workers**
- They had to move into **temporary accommodation**.
- Volunteers built temporary shelters for the survivors.
- temporary relief from pain
- a temporary fix/measure/solution
- More than half the staff are temporary.
- I'm looking for some temporary work.
- I'm afraid using volunteers can only be a temporary solution to the problem.
- The job's only temporary, while their secretary's on maternity leave.
- These pills should give you temporary relief from the pain, just until you can get to a dentist.
How to use Temporary
Use 'temporary' to describe things like positions, housing, or feelings that won't last forever. Avoid using it for permanent situations.
Grammar pattern
temporary + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'temporary' like a tent that you set up for a short camping trip. Easy to pack up later!
Related words
Temporary appears in
Temporary in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مؤقت
شيء يدوم لفترة قصيرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অস্থায়ী
যা অল্প সময়ের জন্য স্থায়ী হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Temporär, vorübergehend
Etwas, das nur kurz währt.
- SpanishEspañol
Temporal
Algo que dura poco tiempo.
- Persianفارسی
موقت
یه چیزی که فقط یه مدت کوتاه طول میکشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Temporaire
Quelque chose qui dure peu de temps.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अस्थायी
कोई चीज़ जो थोड़े समय के लिए रहती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Temporaneo
Qualcosa che dura poco tempo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Temporário
Algo que dura pouco tempo.
- RussianРусский
Временный
Что-то, что длится недолго.
- Urduاردو
عارضی, عارضی طور پر
کوئی چیز جو تھوڑے وقت کے لیے ہو۔
- Chinese中文
临时的
某种短时间内存在的事物。
More words like Temporary
- Brief
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Temporary
What does Temporary mean?
Something that lasts for a short time.
What is the definition of Temporary?
lasting or intended to last or be used only for a short time; not permanent
How do you use Temporary in a sentence?
to hire **temporary workers**
Can you give another example of Temporary?
They had to move into **temporary accommodation**.
What are synonyms for Temporary?
Common alternatives include brief, short-lived, transitory, momentary, fleeting.
What is the opposite of Temporary?
Opposite meanings include permanent, lasting.
What words go with Temporary?
It commonly pairs with be, very, strictly, merely.
What are common mistakes when using Temporary?
Using 'temporary' to describe something permanent Confusing 'temporary' with 'temporary' in terms of time duration Mixing up 'temporary' with 'transient'
How do you pronounce Temporary?
US: /["/ˈtempəreri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtemprəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Temporary?
Use 'temporary' to describe things like positions, housing, or feelings that won't last forever. Avoid using it for permanent situations.
What CEFR level is Temporary?
"Temporary" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.