adverb

temporarily

temporarily

The store is temporarily closed.

The shop is temporarily closed.

He is temporarily staying with his parents.

He is temporarily staying with his parents.

temporarily ((do sth.)) to do something for a limited time The office is temporarily closed.

Synonyms: for a short time, briefly; Antonyms: permanently, forever

From 'temporary', which comes from Latin 'tempus' (time), plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.

Focus on the root 'temp' meaning 'time'. It means 'for a limited time' only.

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