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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In the meantime, Myron said workers typically based in Portico North have been relocated to other locations temporarily. Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026 Calls to temporarily pause gas taxes have gained traction in recent days as prices at the pump climb dramatically, largely driven by supply disruptions resulting from the war in Iran. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026 Paul had temporarily lost custody of their son when a temporary protective order was awarded to Mortensen last month. Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 Students and faculty in TCU’s theater and music programs will temporarily relocate to four spaces as the College of Fine Arts’ Ed Landreth Hall undergoes renovations. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 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 9 Apr. 2026.

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