Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for temporarily. Search instead for tempovorteilen.
Definitions

temporarily

[tem-puh-rair-uh-lee, tem-puh-rer-] / ˌtɛm pəˈrɛər ə li, ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr- /
ADJECTIVE
for a short time
Synonyms
Antonyms


ADVERB
for a limited time only
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They also directed staff to ask Paxton to clarify whether Hood County has the legal authority to temporarily halt development under its watershed protection law.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Their findings suggest that although certain areas may temporarily accumulate more carbon as water levels increase, the overall capacity of mangrove forests to store carbon is likely to decline over the next century.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

In 1971, Duncan led welfare mothers in a march into Caesars Palace to protest welfare cuts, temporarily halting gambling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

These overnight strikes saw Pulkovo airport temporarily restrict flights, according to Russian aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

My hunger allows me to temporarily forget that my left arm is on fire.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




Vocabulary lists containing temporarily


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "temporarily" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com