C1
temporal vs temporary
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| temporaladjective/ˈtem.pər.əl/ | Meaning connected with time, or with the order in which things happen | Goes with temporal order | Example The study looked at temporal changes in rainfall over fifty years. |
| temporaryadjective/ˈtem.pə.rer.i/ | Meaning lasting or used for only a short time, not for ever | Goes with temporary job | Example She got a temporary job at a café while she was looking for something better. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Families lived in accommodation after the flood.