Cool MateMeaning of Temporarily
In simple words: for a short time, not permanently
Temporarily in a sentence
- We regret this service is temporarily unavailable.
- The company announced that it would be temporarily closing the factory because of the global downturn.
How to use Temporarily
Use 'temporarily' to describe something that is not meant to last. It's neutral and can be used in both spoken and written English, but avoid it in very casual situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Sounds like 'temp-orarily' — imagine a temporary job that lasts a little while.
Related words
Collocations with Temporarily
- temporarily closed
- temporarily suspended
- temporarily unavailable
Synonyms for Temporarily
- briefly
- momentarily
- for the time being
- short-term
Opposites of Temporarily
- permanently
- indefinitely
- forever
Common mistakes with Temporarily
- Confuse with 'temporary' which is an adjective.
- Using it in contexts where something is permanent.
- Mixing it up with 'occasionally' which implies irregular frequency.
Temporarily appears in
Temporarily in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مؤقتًا
لفترة قصيرة، ليس بشكل دائم
- Bengaliবাংলা
অস্থায়ীভাবে
কিছু সময়ের জন্য, স্থায়ীভাবে নয়
- GermanDeutsch
Vorübergehend
für kurze Zeit, nicht dauerhaft
- SpanishEspañol
Temporalmente
por poco tiempo, no permanentemente
- Persianفارسی
موقتی
برای مدت کوتاهی، نه به طور دائمی
- FrenchFrançais
Temporairement
pour un court moment, pas de façon permanente
- Hindiहिन्दी
अस्थायी रूप से
थोड़े समय के लिए, स्थायी रूप से नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
Temporaneamente
per poco tempo, non in modo permanente
- PortuguesePortuguês
Temporariamente
por pouco tempo, não permanentemente
- RussianРусский
Временно
ненадолго, не навсегда
- Urduاردو
عارضی طور پر
کچھ وقت کے لیے، مستقل طور پر نہیں
- Chinese中文
暂时地
for a short time, not permanently
More words like Temporarily
- Briefly
- Short-term
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- 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
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Temporarily
What does Temporarily mean?
for a short time, not permanently
What is the definition of Temporarily?
in a way that lasts or is intended to last or be used only for a short time; in a way that is not permanent
How do you use Temporarily in a sentence?
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable.
Can you give another example of Temporarily?
The company announced that it would be temporarily closing the factory because of the global downturn.
What are synonyms for Temporarily?
Common alternatives include briefly, momentarily, for the time being, short-term.
What is the opposite of Temporarily?
Opposite meanings include permanently, indefinitely, forever.
What words go with Temporarily?
It commonly pairs with temporarily closed, temporarily suspended, temporarily unavailable.
What are common mistakes when using Temporarily?
Confuse with 'temporary' which is an adjective. Using it in contexts where something is permanent. Mixing it up with 'occasionally' which implies irregular frequency.
How do you pronounce Temporarily?
US: /["/ˌtempəˈrerəli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtemprərəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Temporarily?
Use 'temporarily' to describe something that is not meant to last. It's neutral and can be used in both spoken and written English, but avoid it in very casual situations.
What CEFR level is Temporarily?
"Temporarily" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.