Word
temporarily
Phoneticstem·po·rar·ily
US/ˌtɛmpɝˈɛɹəɫi/
UK/tˌɛmpəɹˈɛɹəli/
Adverb of time
Definition
adv. for a short time only. You use this to describe something that is not permanent and will change back later.
adv. for a limited period of time; not permanently.
Examples
“The office is temporarily closed for repairs.”
“The road is temporarily blocked while workers clear the fallen tree from the path.”
“Although the museum is temporarily housed in a smaller building, the full collection will be on display once the main gallery renovation is complete next year.”
Examples
simple
“The office is temporarily closed for repairs.”
contextual
“The road is temporarily blocked while workers clear the fallen tree from the path.”
complex
“Although the museum is temporarily housed in a smaller building, the full collection will be on display once the main gallery renovation is complete next year.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “temporarily” in context.
Verb
01. be temporarily unavailable
“We apologize that the website is temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance.”
verb + adv + adj
02. temporarily close for repairs
“The main bridge will temporarily close for repairs starting next Monday.”
adv + verb + prep + noun
03. temporarily halt production
“The factory had to temporarily halt production because of a shortage of raw materials.”
adv + verb + noun
04. temporarily suspend the service
“The company decided to temporarily suspend the service while they investigated the security breach.”
adv + verb + noun
Adjective
05. temporarily disabled
“Your account has been temporarily disabled after too many failed login attempts.”
adv + adj
06. temporarily out of stock
“The popular gaming console is temporarily out of stock at most major retailers.”
adv + adj + prep + noun
07. temporarily blocked
08. temporarily suspended
Usage
Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.
Real-World Examples
“In areas where the clouds obscured the view, some viewers reported that it temporarily got a little darker than it otherwise would have been, as the Moon blocked the light from the Sun.” “Scientists say El Niño may temporarily push global temperatures even higher.” “Some expect the White House to return to that system, at least temporarily.” Etymology
From temporary + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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