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tem·po·rar·y

temporary

 
 
pronunciation:
tem p reI ri
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part of speech: adjective
definition: When something is temporary, it does not last forever or for a long time.
Anna's cousin David is living with Anna's family now. Her mom says it's only temporary, though. It's just for the summer.Mr. Kelly's job is temporary so he will have to find another one soon.
antonyms:
continuous, fast, lasting, permanent
similar words:
brief
derivations: temporarily (adv.), temporariness (n.)
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