B1adjectivework
US/ˈtem.pə.rer.i/
UK/ˈtem.pər.ər.i/
lasting or used for only a short time, not for ever
In context
She got a temporary job at a café while she was looking for something better.
The road is closed, so drivers must use a temporary bridge for now.
Don't worry, the pain after the injection is only temporary.
Words that go with temporary
adjective + noun
- temporary jobMany students take a temporary job during the summer holiday.
- temporary solutionTape on the broken screen is only a temporary solution.
- temporary accommodationFamilies lived in temporary accommodation after the flood.
- on a temporary basisHe was hired on a temporary basis for three months.
adverb + adjective
- only temporaryThe price rise is only temporary, the minister said.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The website is temporary closed.Correct: The website is temporarily closed.