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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)

temporary

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/

noun1 of 2

continuing for a limited time, not permanent

  • “I assured them that it was just a temporary solution.”Tatoeba
  • “A temporary stage was set up in the park.”Tatoeba

Sentences from Tatoeba show real usage. A word can have several meanings, so a sentence may use another one.

adjective2 of 2

Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.

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Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)

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