Synonyms

temporarily

American

[tem-puh-rair-uh-lee, tem-puh-rer-] / ˌtɛm pəˈrɛər ə li, ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr- /

adverb

only for a while or for the time being; not permanently.

The website you were trying to reach is temporarily unavailable.

Other Word Forms

nontemporarily adverb

Etymology

Origin of temporarily

temporary ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Taiwan has temporarily grounded its fleet of F-16 fighter jets for inspection, the defence minister said Thursday, as the search continued for a pilot whose aircraft apparently crashed into the sea.

From Barron's

Half of the tumour was removed, and doctors said the best they could do for him would be to control the rest of the tumour temporarily.

From BBC

Talks are at a very early, sounding out stage and it is not yet known who the leading contender is to temporarily replace Ruben Amorim for the rest of the campaign.

From BBC

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass temporarily waived permitting and review fees in April, though the city council is still debating whether to make those cuts permanent, citing a general fund that is stretched thin.

From The Wall Street Journal

Darren Fletcher will take charge temporarily while the search starts for the next manager.

From BBC

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