He stressed that the plan was temporary.
He stressed that the plan was temporary.
English
temporary
ˈtempəˌreri, ˈtem.pə.rer.i, ˈtɛmpəɹi, ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi, ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi
Meaning: lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent
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Example sentences
The power outage was only temporary.
The power outage was only temporary.
He moved around so much as a child that every new school felt temporary.
He moved around so much as a child that every new school felt temporary.
The ancient cave was once a temporary dwelling for nomadic tribes.
The ancient cave was once a temporary dwelling for nomadic tribes.
The patient suffered from temporary amnesia after the accident.
The patient suffered from temporary amnesia after the accident.
Usage Notes
Describes things that are not expected to last long or are meant for a short-term situation.
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