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 missing windows were temporarily replaced with plywood, earning the building the nickname Plywood Palace. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2024 He will likely be temporarily reassigned during the Christmas break with Brendan Gaunce as the Wild shed cap space. Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024 This method can temporarily manage symptoms or serve as a preparatory step before a more comprehensive surgical procedure.11 2. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Dec. 2024 However, Uranus will temporarily dip back into Taurus as of November 7, resurrecting old themes of self-discovery and unexpected rebellions. Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for temporarily 

Word History

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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“Temporarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temporarily. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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