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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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During totality, the night sky — previously bleached by a full moon’s brightness — will temporarily turn inky black, with the Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 perfect for grabbing great views of the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula and the Pleiades open cluster. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025 This has resulted in hours of physical therapy, acupuncture sessions, and a lot of money spent on devices that have only temporarily resolved my issues. Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 27 Nov. 2025 The storefronts lining East Texas streets between the pine trees had scratched off the white and Cowboys blue from their window panes and outdoor signage, at least temporarily. Kansas City Star, 27 Nov. 2025 However, prices ultimately stayed relatively stable as Korean brands have temporarily absorbed the duties, Dang said, though many are now exploring alternative manufacturing or shipping methods. Luke Fountain, CNBC, 27 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.

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