temporary

When something is temporary, it lasts for a short time. It is not permanent. Some temporary situations are predictable while others are not.

• Gilda broke her leg and can’t go back to work. This is a temporary situation.
• My muffler has a hole in it. I made a temporary repair that should last until I can get the muffler fixed.
• This is a temporary fix.
• Our company is looking for temporary workers to fill a few positions over the summer.
• Dyed hair is temporary. Eventually, the natural hair color returns.
• This is just temporary.

The word "temporarily" is an adverb:

• Hodan is temporarily out of work. She’ll probably find another job soon.
• This store is temporarily closed. It will reopen after an important repair is made.
• The flights leaving from the airport are temporarily delayed due to the bad weather.
• The machine is temporarily out of order.

The store is temporarily closed.

Sometimes the word "temporary" is shortened to "temp."

• He’s working for a temp agency. (A temp agency provides temporary workers.)
• He’s a temp.
• We hired some temps from a temp agency.
• She’s no longer a temp. Now she works for the company as a permanent worker.

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February 20, 2019