temporary
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Temporary is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.
Pronunciation[change]
- (UK) IPA (key): /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ or /ˈtɛmpəɹi/
- (US) IPA (key): /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/
Audio (US) (file) - Hyphenation: tem‧po‧rary
Adjective[change]
Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- Something is temporary if it's only for a short time.
- Antonym: permanent
- 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.