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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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There was a comprehensive ban on alcohol sales imposed temporarily in many areas during the coronavirus pandemic in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025 The city will temporarily lift the majority of its restrictions on short-term rentals from June 1 to July 30, 2026, removing the blocks that usually limit how many rental properties can operate in an area. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025 Rubbing the soap on the hinges may also temporarily fix squeaky doors. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025 The current occupants of the Newton Avenue residence, unrelated to Rhone, were temporarily displaced as the investigation and search were carried out. Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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