temporarily
Translation
temporarily, for the time being
Examples
The office is temporarily closed.
The office is temporarily closed.
He is temporarily staying with friends.
He is temporarily staying with friends.
Grammar Patterns
temporarily + verb/adjective modifying a verb or adjective The office is temporarily closed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: for the time being, provisionally; Antonyms: permanently
Etymology
From Latin 'temporarius', from 'tempus' (time). The '-ly' suffix makes it an adverb.
Memory Tips
Remember the root 'tempus' (time). It means for a limited 'time' only, not forever.