Temporarily

11 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

For a limited period of time, not permanently. It describes something lasting for only a short duration.

“The shop is temporarily closed for renovations but will reopen next month.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈtɛmp(ə)rərəli/

Syllables

tem·po·rar·i·ly

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Synonyms

brieflyprovisionallyshort-term

Antonyms

permanently

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Wordle

Contains two R's and two T's; -LY adverb ending

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Scrabble

Worth 17 points; good length for strategic positioning

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