temporary

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temporary is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Antonyms 2.2 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

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[change] Adjective

Positive temporary

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Something is temporary if it's only for a short time.

   A tent was our temporary home after our house burned down in the fire.

   The middle of the floor is a temporary place for these books until I find room for them on the shelf.

[change] Antonyms

• permanent

[change] Related words

• temporariness