Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for temporarily. Search instead for impolarily.
Definitions

temporarily

[tem-puh-rair-uh-lee, tem-puh-rer-] / ˌtɛm pəˈrɛər ə li, ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr- /
ADJECTIVE
for a short time
Synonyms
Antonyms


ADVERB
for a limited time only
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Two others -- identified only as Mikheil Z. and Beqa T. -- have already been convicted and imprisoned in other countries for similar crimes and have been temporarily handed over to France.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But the club was temporarily evicted in late April to make space for the national team — which is just fine with them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In a statement, the National League North club said it was "aware of reports circulating" and the 48-year-old had "temporarily been relieved of all duties associated with the club while legal guidance is sought".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In 1971, Duncan led welfare mothers in a march into Caesars Palace to protest welfare cuts, temporarily halting gambling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Maybe she’d be ridding herself of something gross, even temporarily.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




Vocabulary lists containing temporarily


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "temporarily" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com