temporarily

adverb

tem·​po·​rar·​i·​ly ˌtem-pə-ˈrer-ə-lē How to pronounce temporarily (audio)
: during a limited time

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The pill his team developed, YCT-529, works by blocking a vitamin-A-dependent protein essential for sperm growth, temporarily rendering men infertile without affecting their testosterone levels and thereby potentially introducing related side effects. Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026 At this time, applications for projects in the business incentives category and arts, culture and activation category are temporarily on hold, according to the DDA website. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026 Ketter said the volume of traffic temporarily overwhelmed DreamHaven's website. Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 When paying a full tax bill right away would create financial strain, the IRS may allow eligible taxpayers to temporarily delay collection efforts. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for temporarily

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of temporarily was in 1534

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“Temporarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temporarily. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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