temporarily — for a limited period of time; not permanently
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: for a limited period of time; not permanently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌtempəˈrerəli/
Korean meaning: 일시적으로, 임시로
Korean pronunciation: 템퍼**레**어리리
Example Sentences
- My boss is temporarily acting like a human being after getting a massage.
- The WiFi is temporarily down, forcing people to actually talk to each other.
- She is temporarily staying with her parents while looking for an apartment.
temporarily
ADVERB//ˌtempəˈrerəli//
for a limited period of time; not permanently
The family moved into a shelter temporarily — just until their home could be rebuilt after the fire.
The company hired workers temporarily during the busy holiday season — just for the short term.
The shelter existed temporarily — but it became necessary throughout the long recovery after the disaster.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'temporarius(시간의, 일시적인)'에서 유래되어 영어로 발전했습니다. 'tempus(시간)'라는 어근에서 나온 단어로, 시간의 흐름과 함께 변화하는 일시적인 상태를 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My boss is temporarily acting like a human being after getting a massage.”
“The WiFi is temporarily down, forcing people to actually talk to each other.”
“She is temporarily staying with her parents while looking for an apartment.”
“The museum's main exhibition is temporarily relocated to the basement.”
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