temporarily

[ tem-puh-rair-uh-lee, tem-puh-rer- ]

adverb

1. only for a while or for the time being; not permanently:

   The website you were trying to reach is temporarily unavailable.

Other Words From

• non·tem·po·rar·i·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of temporarily¹

temporary ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

People who can afford to temporarily leave the city do that, those who can buy air purifiers do that, and those who can vent on social media do that.

From BBC

Bell's palsy is a type of paralysis that temporarily affects the ability to control the facial muscles.

From BBC

The program temporarily extends student visas to allow for work training during or after the completion of studies.

From Los Angeles Times

Races were temporarily paused Sunday afternoon as emergency crews worked.

From Los Angeles Times

But it was reported to the Homeland Security Department under a Biden administration program that offers some protections for unauthorized workers and temporarily authorized workers who report labor violations.

From New York Times