temporarily

Word parts

temporary + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɛmp(ə)rərəli/

• Audio (RP)

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Adverb

Positive temporarily

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something happens temporarily, it happens for a short amount of time.

   He was temporarily blinded by the headlights of the oncoming car.