Synonyms of temporarily
12 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for temporarily is transiently. Other synonyms of temporarily are fleetingly, ephemerally and transitorily. The opposite of temporarily is continuously.
Synonyms and similar words for temporarily
adverbFor a limited period of time; not permanently.
- ephemerallyIn an ephemeral manner.
- fleetinglyIn a fleeting manner; transiently.
- transientlyIn a transient manner; momentarily; briefly.
- awhile
- briefly
- flickeringly
- for a minute
- momentarily
- momently literaryMomentarily; for a moment.
- summarily
- ad interimIn or for the meantime; temporarily.
- transitorilyIn a transitory way.
Opposite of temporarily
adverbMore antonyms
- continuouslyWithout pause.
- durablyIn a durable manner.
- long
- permanently
- forever
- for the long haulFor a long time; for an extended period or duration; all the way.
Meaning of temporarily
- adverb For a limited period of time; not permanently.
temporarily in other languages
Questions about synonyms of temporarily
- What is another word for temporarily?
- Temporarily has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as transiently, fleetingly, ephemerally and transitorily.
- What is the opposite of temporarily?
- The opposite of temporarily is continuously. Other antonyms of temporarily are long.
- What does temporarily mean?
- Temporarily means for a limited period of time; not permanently.
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