Meaning & use
temporary
Lasting or intended to last for a limited time.
See it in a sentence
A temporary bridge will carry traffic during the repairs.
The library has moved to a temporary location.
A note on using this word
Temporary describes limited duration, but it does not specify exactly how short that duration will be.
Words with a similar meaning
short-termprovisional
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Words with an opposite meaning
permanentlasting
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