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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Luz Noguera and her family were among those temporarily displaced by the earthquake and its aftershocks. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 8 July 2026 Shoring jacks are heavy-duty adjustable props used to temporarily support vertical structures such as ceilings, concrete slabs and walls. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 The restaurant temporarily closed in mid-June for an interior refresh that included updates to its dining room, bar and patio. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 In May, Darwin filed a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking the state from imposing the new rules. — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for temporarily

Word History

Etymology

temporary entry 1 + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of temporarily was in 1534

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tempora mutantur, nos et mutamur in illis
temporarily
temporariness
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“Temporarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temporarily. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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