CEFR A2

temporary

adjective

Meaning

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Examples

She took a temporary job at the local library.
The repairs are only temporary; a permanent solution is needed.

Synonyms: brief, short-term, provisional, transient

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temporary (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpərər i/

Definition

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Examples

She took a temporary job at the local library.
The repairs are only temporary; a permanent solution is needed.
He lived in a temporary shelter after the fire.

How to Use temporary

temporary until (prepositional phrase): Lasting for a limited time, with a specified end point. — "This arrangement is temporary until the new manager arrives."

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