adverb

temporarily

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adverb

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The bridge is temporarily closed for repairs."

"She moved in with her sister temporarily while her flat was being renovated."

How to Use Temporarily

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFor now, not forever — describes something that will change or end.

Common pairings

temporarily closed temporarily unavailable temporarily suspended

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The bridge is _____ closed for repairs.

From temporary + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

continuously durably long permanently forever for the long haul

long short wide forever never eternal large usually

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continuously durably long permanently forever for the long haul short wide never eternal large usually