adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   For a limited period of time; not permanently. not-comparable

   "Necromancers were thought to have the power of restoring activity to the dead, either temporarily or permanently[.]"

Adverb

1. 1
   for a limited time only; not permanently wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ad interimawhilebrieflyephemerallyfleetinglyflickeringly

Antonyms

All antonyms

for long haulcontinuouslydurablyfor the long haul

Example

More examples

"Because of fighting in the region, the oil supply was temporarily cut off."

Etymology

From temporary + -ly.

Related phrases

temporarily able-bodiedtemporarily embarrassed millionaire

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