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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The Argentine soccer star had not played at Subaru Park since 2023, and for many fans, the chance to see one of the sport's biggest names in person was worth temporarily setting aside their allegiance to the Philadelphia Union. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Indiana went considerably further, temporarily suspending its fuel use and excise taxes. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Darline Graham, who has no previous political or government experience, was appointed to temporarily replace her late brother after his sudden death last month. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 Other facility resources, including microwaves, have also been damaged, and can temporarily limit access to resources while they are fixed. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 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

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The first known use of temporarily was in 1534

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Browse Nearby Words

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 24 Aug. 2026.

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