temporarily

CEFRB1

/ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

adverb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    For a limited period, not permanently.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    For 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 context
  • The 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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Due to the short-term repair work, the bridge will be blank closed for two days.

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Origin

adverb

From temporary + -ly.