Question 1 · Quick check
temporarily
/ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/
adverb
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In plain English
- 01
adverb
For a limited period, not permanently.
- 02
adverb
Extra detailFor a limited period of time; not permanently.
Examples
Because of fighting in the region, the oil supply was temporarily cut off.
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 2
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)ɪli/
Deep Dive
More examples
In contextThe apple appeased my hunger temporarily.
Necromancers were thought to have the power of restoring activity to the dead, either temporarily or permanently[.]
The committee also decided that the remains of President Chiang will be entombed temporarily by Tzu Lake, at Tahsi township of Taoyuan County in northern Taiwan, and will be buried on the mainland after it is recovered.
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Origin
adverb
From temporary + -ly.